Rep. Kerttula’s Newsletter: Alaskan Waters Threatened by Initiative Roll-Back
February 5, 2013
My first session in the Legislature, I introduced legislation to protect our Alaskan waters from harmful and toxic cruise ship waste. Although it was not my legislation that eventually passed, I am proud to have been part of the effort to establish ground-breaking standards for cruise ship discharge.
Keeping Alaskan waters pristine is essential to protecting the thriving industries that rely on our oceans, including fisheries and tourism, and our Alaskan way of life.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Fuzzy School Math, Working to Change The Controversial Office Account Policy, More
February 1, 2013
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Update on the 28th Alaska Legislature - Education, Energy and the Economy
January 31, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
The first session of the 28th Alaska Legislature is underway and I am excited to be your public servant and representative. I will continue to focus on education, energy and the economy as top priorities for the state.
As your servant, please do not hesitate to call or send me an email if I can ever assist you with any state or local issues. My staff and I stand ready to help you negotiate government bureaucracy and research solutions to a variety of issues.
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Rep. Andy Josephson’s Newsletter: The Legislature Convenes
January 30, 2013
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As we enter week three of the 28th State Legislature, the office is now settled, committee assignments have been finalized, and I have been enjoying connecting with many different groups and organizations, including several of our neighbors from District 15.
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Rep. Geran Tarr’s Newsletter: Two Weeks In…
January 29, 2013
The past two weeks have been a whirlwind of activity. On January 15, I was sworn in on the floor and signed the Oath of Office with the lieutenant governor.
Accompanying me to the signing of the Oath of Office were my two staffers, Joe Caissie and Monica Southworth. Joe has experience with economics and possesses a keen interest in resource development in Alaska. Last year he was a law clerk for Justice Christen on the Alaska Supreme Court. Monica is a life-long Alaskan, originally from Unalaska, AK. She has worked in the legislature for the past two years and I’m excited to have both of them as my legislative team.
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