Rep. Wool’s Newsletter: First Edition! The Work Begins
January 22, 2015
Greetings from the State Capitol in Juneau! It’s a lot wetter and warmer here than back home. The wet weather doesn’t dampen our spirits though. On Tuesday, I took the oath of office and began my term as your representative for Geist, College, Chena Ridge, Chena Pump, University West, Cripple Creek, UAF Campus, Richardson, and the Parks Highway neighborhoods in Fairbanks. The politicos call it District 5- I just call it home or D-5.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Back to Session
January 22, 2015
Tuesday, January 20th marked the first day of the 29th Alaska Legislature and it is looking to be a very interesting first session. Our caucus has grown by 30%; we have a new governor with ambitions to expand Medicaid, providing insurance to 40,000 Alaskans. And, oil prices have dropped to $49.50 greatly reducing Alaska’s revenue stream and helping to create a $3.5 billion deficit. But before I start talking about the rough days that we will have to weather, I would like to start with some good news!
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Rep. Claman’s Alaska Matters: Session Begins!
January 22, 2015
Welcome to the first edition of Claman’s Alaska Matters newsletter. This will be one of the many ways you can find out what is going on in our State Legislature, how pending legislation may affect our district, and my thoughts and positions on various subjects. Enjoy!
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: First Day of Session
January 20, 2015
Today marks the first day of the 29th Alaska State Legislature and I am proud to be here representing the folks of Ester, Goldstream 1&2, Steese East/Gilmore, Steese West and University Hills. My priorities will be shaped by what I hear from my constituents as well as what happens as the session moves through
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: The Legislature Convenes
January 20, 2015
Today I began my service in the 29th Alaska Legislature as the returning Minority Leader by taking the following sacred oath:
“I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alaska, and that I will faithfully discharge my duties as Representative to the best of my ability.”
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