Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: Budget, Constituent Meeting, and FNG Sale
February 6, 2015
The legislative session is in full swing. Yesterday, Governor Walker released his full budget for fiscal year 2016. The Operating Budget starts in the House, so those of us on the House Finance Committee will be diving in right away.
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Rep. Drummond’s Dispatch: Take a Look, it’s In a Book
February 6, 2015
It’s been a blustery and busy week here in the Capitol, and I’m extremely heartened by how many constituents have called, emailed, and stopped by my office this week to share their ideas on how to improve Anchorage both economically and culturally.
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Rep. Claman’s Alaska Matters: Mega Projects Update, Marijuana Dogs, Anchorage Events
February 5, 2015
The budget and the legalization of recreational marijuana continue to be big themes this legislative session. The Legislature is waiting for Governor Walker’s detailed budget so we can start discussions and make decisions about program funding. Look for a survey in your mailbox that asks questions like, “What should be the Legislature’s top priorities in funding governmental services?” In the meantime, feel free to call or email me with your comments and suggestions.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: First Real Week of Session
January 30, 2015
The first real week of session is coming to a close and what an informative week it has been. Every legislator is assigned to various subcommittees to discuss department budgets. I have the privilege of sitting on four of these subcommittees: University, Law, Natural Resources, and Environmental Conservation. At these meetings we get an overview of their budgets and see how and where they spend their money. These subcommittees generally meet through the month of February before closing out and joining together to form the FY16 Operating Budget.
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NEWS: Rep Geran Tarr Echoes Testimony Opposing the Proposed U-Med Northern Access Road Project
January 10, 2015
Anchorage – The controversial U-Med Northern Access Road Project drew opposition during Saturday’s Anchorage Caucus meeting, which featured members of the Alaska Legislature preparing to go to Juneau for the upcoming legislative session.
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