Rep. Drummond’s Newsletter: Day 93 and counting
April 22, 2015
I’m sure you noticed that we’re now well past 90 days. The question is, how long will we be staying? I’ll be here until we’re done, fighting for the things my constituents want.
My email inbox has been absolutely flooded this session, and almost every one of them is about three particular subjects.
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Rep. Wool’s Newsletter: Overtime News: Standing up for Fairbanks Schools
April 21, 2015
The legislative session has moved into overtime to finalize the budget. I am disappointed that we were not able to reach an agreement yet, but there is too much at stake to go home before the job is done. At stake is whether the Legislature will adequately fund our schools, allow the Interior Energy Project to go forward, and pass Medicaid expansion and reform that Alaska’s business community has been championing with Governor Walker.
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NEWS: House Democrats Oppose Increased LIO Expenditure
July 10, 2014
House Democratic Leader Representative Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage) today reiterated his caucus’s position regarding yesterday’s Legislative Council vote to authorize increased spending on the Anchorage Legislative Information Office (LIO).
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NEWS: The ‘Education Session’ that Wasn’t
April 25, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, on the ninety-fifth and final day of the 28th Alaska Legislature, House Democratic Leader Chris Tuck released the following statement on behalf of the House Democratic Caucus.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Extended Session Fails our Kids on Education
April 25, 2014
Today on the fifth day of a regrettable and unnecessary extended session the Legislature adjourned sine die. Although state law requires the legislature to conclude legislative sessions within 90 days, the Alaska Constitution allows them to extend for up to 120 days. After that, the legislature must go into special session if there are remaining issues that must be resolved.
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