Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Time for the Public to Have a Voice!
May 13, 2015
The House Independent Democratic Coalition and the Senate Democrats have developed a plan of action and will hold public hearings in response to the disappointing lack of progress so far during the special session.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Thursday Eve, Speak Out On Special Session; Why “Children Will Die” Under This Budget According To Director of Children’s Services
May 13, 2015
It’s your turn to speak out or just come listen this Thursday, from 5:30-7:30 in Anchorage at 716 W 4th Ave. You deserve to be heard.
I’m not happy the Legislature voted for a continuing recess from work for most legislators during this 30-day Special Session.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: A Call to Action - Public Hearing on Thursday
May 12, 2015
The House Independent Democratic Coalition and the Senate Democrats have developed a plan of action and public hearings in response to the disappointing lack of progress in the special session.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Time to get back to work - Alaskans Deserve Better
May 12, 2015
While the republican leadership of the Alaska Legislature voted for a 13-day recess in the middle of session, the House Independent Democratic Coalition rejected the thought of a vacation. Like my colleagues, I continue to believe that no one deserves a break until we finish our job in Juneau. Passing a balanced budget with smart cuts, education funding to our schoolchildren and Medicaid reform and expansion to consider is still on the table. Without delay, we should continue to listen to the public, then make the tough decisions!
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: Constituent Meeting Thursday May 14th
May 11, 2015
Tomorrow the Legislature is supposed to reconvene in Juneau for the continuation of the first special session. Yet, we have been told that Tuesday’s floor will be a technical session- meaning only a handful of legislators will be there and no business will be conducted.
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