Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Upcoming Event
November 13, 2015
I hope you are all doing well on this chilly Friday afternoon. The forecast is calling for a cold weekend, but don’t let that keep you at home! This weekend there are many great activities going on in the Anchorage area. You can see a list of more activities here, but I wanted to bring your attention to one event happening right in the heart of the district.
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Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: Event Reminder!
November 13, 2015
Please don’t forget to join me and Lieutenant Richard Henning with the Anchorage Police Department, tomorrow, Saturday, November 13th from 4pm to 5pm at Sand Lake Elementary School for a discussion on public safety. There will be snacks and a great community dialogue!
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: End of the Third Special Session
November 5, 2015
Yesterday the House voted on and passed SB3001, the buyout of TransCanada, by a vote of 39-0. The legislation now goes to the Governor for his signature. The third special session lasted 12 days and featured numerous presentations from the Governor’s cabinet, industry representatives, and state experts. In the end, both the House and the Senate agreed to the Governor’s request for $160 million to increase Alaska’s ownership of the AKLNG project.
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Rep. Wool’s Newsletter: Public Comment Needed TODAY and Third Special Session Update
November 2, 2015
On October 24 the Legislature started the third special session of the year. This session is dedicated to the AK LNG natural gas pipeline project. Governor Walker has proposed buying out TransCanada’s interest in this project. Under the law passed under former Governor Parnell, TransCanada is contracted to manage Alaska’s ownership in this project, but Governor Walker believes it would be better for Alaska to buyout this contract and represent itself. I am inclined to agree, but I am committed to making sure this is the best decision to make sure a pipeline gets built and brings gas to Alaskans. Building the pipeline is probably more important to Fairbanks than anywhere else in the state. Although heating oil may be at a low price now it will surely be higher sometime in the future so a good reliable source of cheap natural gas is essential. Fairbanks would also welcome a huge boost to the economy resulting from the construction of a megaproject like a gas pipeline. I will work hard to make sure this happens.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Should Alaska Buy Out TransCanada in the AKLNG Project?
October 30, 2015
Should Alaska buy out TransCanada in the AKLNG Project? That’s the question under consideration during this special session. Here’s a quick explanation. Please know you can always call me at my office at 269-0144 or on my cell at 360-4047 if you want to learn more.
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