Rep. Spohnholz’s Newsletter: Special Session Report and a Look Ahead
June 29, 2016
On Saturday, June 18th, the House gaveled out of the Special Session with the Senate gaveling out the following day. We accomplished a lot during this time, but failed to reach consensus on some of the most important elements on the agenda. Here is a summary of what happened followed by an update on the NEXT special session scheduled to start on July 11th and some information on local events of interest.
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Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: Fourth of July Weekend and Medicaid Lawsuit
June 27, 2016
On Monday, we celebrate Independence Day, a great day in our nation’s history. Below, I’ve listed a number of events you and your family can enjoy this holiday weekend.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: End of 4th Special Session Update
June 24, 2016
As you know, the legislature adjourned the fourth special session last Sunday evening in Juneau. I’m back in Anchorage, getting settled back in, and meeting with constituents for the time being. The bad news is we adjourned without any revenue measures addressing the $3.8 billion deficit, so the Governor has already scheduled the fifth special session to begin on July 11th until August 16th. It’s looking like the special session will be in Juneau, but if that changes I’ll let you know.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Visit to Haines & Klukwan
June 23, 2016
Dear Neighbors,
I’ll be visiting Haines and Klukwan on June 28-29 (next Tuesday-Wednesday), and I hope to see you around town or at an event:
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: 4th Special Session Adjourns, Time for a 5th
June 23, 2016
On Saturday, June 18, the Alaska House of Representatives adjourned the 4th Special Session of the 29th Legislature, and the Senate did the same the following day. I am deeply disappointed majority leadership failed to progress towards a balanced, fair and comprehensive fiscal plan to address the $3-billion state budget deficit.
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