Note from Rep. Gara: Some ABCs on Volunteering To Help Alaska’s Students
August 27, 2014
I wasn’t thrilled that the Legislature continued three years of educator cuts for yet another three years. In Anchorage we’ll lose roughly 400, or more, staff over the next three years, on top of over 600 staff lost statewide since 2011. While I voted to reverse these party-line cuts, it doesn’t mean we can’t work as individuals to help increase student opportunity, even if a majority of your elected leaders won’t.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: August Primary Elections
August 8, 2014
Early voting for this year’s August 19th Primary election began Monday! Voting early has many benefits: it provides greater access to voting, avoids waiting in line on Election Day, and is reported to improve both voter satisfaction and poll worker performance.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Two Important Deadlines- Voter Registration & Net Neutrality
July 18, 2014
There are some important dates on the horizon for Alaskan Voters. Collaborative Governance, Net Neutrality, Got a Bike?
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Note from Rep. Gara: Book Drive! Register to Vote for August 19 Primary by Monday! Oil Facts Not Sound Bites!
July 18, 2014
I just wanted to let you know that, first, Thread’s summer book drive is happening this month. Thread, a non-profit, does great work for families on early childhood education. Also, Monday is the deadline to register to vote for the August 19 Primary Election. You can register 30 days before the election, and if you don’t register for the Primary, you can still register 30 days before the November General Election to vote then.
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Representative Kito’s Newsletter: Community Needs
July 17, 2014
With the summer well upon us, I hope everyone is able to stay dry, warm and safe! I have been traveling around the district listening to and hearing from everyone as I go. I spent some time in Skagway hosting a constituent meeting and speaking before the Skagway Assembly. I also had an opportunity to host a constituent meeting here in Juneau with Senator Egan. I traveled to Gustavus for their Centennial Celebration and toured the Falls Creek Hydro facility and the Gustavus Disposal and Recycling Center.
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