Note from Rep. Gara: Saturday Legislative Update: Eat Pizza, Grab Our Ear
March 19, 2014
Please join me and Senator Johnny Ellis for a Legislative Session update, and a slice or two or three of pizza this Saturday, from 12pm to 2pm at the Fairview Recreation Center. We’d like to hear from you, and give you an update on what we’ve been working on
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Tarr’s Times from Rep. Tarr: Open Government is Good Government
March 18, 2014
In my last newsletter, I told you about H.B. 329, a piece of legislation I proposed based on the idea of Collaborative Governance. This week, I invite you to join me, as well as people and organizations across the country, to celebrate Sunshine Week. Join us in a nationwide discussion about the importance of access to public information and what it means for you and your community.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Measure Twice, Cut Once, Voice Your Opinion, Water Rights Bill, Arctic Winter Games
March 7, 2014
There has been a disturbing lack of rigorous vetting of bills during this legislative session. Since 2008, the legislature shortened the session from 120 to 90 days. When the change first took place I was a strong proponent. However, experience has taught me that 90 days is simply not enough time for the legislature to thoroughly understand bills or get adequate public input. Recently, we’ve seen a concerning trend where bills only receive one committee of referral, reducing the opportunity for public input and resulting in less scrutiny on the effects to Alaskan families.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Bills Inspired Locally & Free Dental Care
March 7, 2014
A number of the bills that I have proposed this session are based on comments I have received and concerns I have heard from residents of our neighborhoods. I am now working with other Legislators to have the bills heard, and I encourage you to continue to send me suggestions to improve our neighborhood and our State.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Town Hall Time and More
February 27, 2014
This week, the State Senate scheduled a hearing for the U-Med/Northern Access Road bill that Senator Gardner and I introduced. I also attempted to restore funding to critical programs like Pre-K and job readiness, as well as welcomed a new colleague to the Legislature.
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