Berta’s Briefings from Rep. Gardner: Gov’s Budget Announcements: Waldron Lake Approved, Voluntary Pre-K and Alcohol Treatment Cut
May 14, 2012
Today, the Governor announced his budget decisions, and I am very pleased to let you know that Waldron Lake has been saved and will remain an open space for children, families, fire-fighters, dog training clubs, varied wildlife and all the other users of this wonderful green space in the heart of our district. My deep gratitude goes to Senator Ellis who has championed this project, to Cherie Northon who has organized the support and to each and every person who wrote letters and emails to urge support of the project. Your effort shows that citizens can indeed make this happen.
Other approved projects in midtown Anchorage may have interest you…
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Texting While Driving Banned Again and Info on Traffic Delays
May 11, 2012
As you prepare to start your weekend here are a few things to help make your travel safe and hassle free.
First, texting while driving became illegal again starting today. A previous law had not withstood court challenges, so the legislature rewrote the law this year and the governor signed it into law yesterday. From now on, reading or typing a message on a screened device while driving a moving vehicle is against the law.
Second, with the start of the summer construction season, traffic delays and road closures are going to increase. You can get information about which areas to avoid and alternate routes at the following link: Road Project Traffic Delays
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Note from Rep. Gara: I’m Back and Reporting for Duty Sir / Ma’am!
May 10, 2012
Sorry I’ve been out of touch for a bit. As you may know, I had to leave Juneau a few days into special session for surgery, which turned out great. I’m on my way home today - to the relief of my nephews who’ve been humoring me, and listening to me gripe about the Red Sox for two and a half weeks. They’re Yankee fans. Booo!
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legisaltive Report: Insurance Coverage for Children, Moving Wall Dates, Redistricting Update
May 9, 2012
Friends and Neighbors,
The 27th Alaska State Legislature is finally over. Marilyn, Lily the Great Pyrenees and I have returned home to Fairbanks. We are taking advantage of this good weather and trying to get our garden ready.
I am working on a print newsletter that should be ready soon, to give you a look at what happened this year in Juneau. Please be on the lookout for that and important information on upcoming constituent meetings.
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Berta’s Briefings from Rep. Gardner: Public Meeting on Seward Highway Project This Thursday, May 3rd
May 1, 2012
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I wanted to give you a quick update on the Seward Highway Project (upgrading the stretch from from Dowling Road to Tudor Road). We just got word that a public open house is scheduled for the project on Thursday, May 3rd, between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm, at the Dimond Center Hotel, large conference room.
This phased multi-year highway widening project will involve construction and construction-related detours throughout the summer seasons of 2012 and 2013.
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