Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Happy Thanksgiving! Election Wrap Up
November 25, 2014
The 2014 elections will be certified on Friday and we have some clarity as to what the next two years will look like in Juneau. The House Democratic Caucus retained all ten members and gained three new members – Adam Wool, Matt Claman and Dan Ortiz. I am proud to work beside our new members who will be tremendous assets to restore balance in the Legislature.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Thanksgiving Donation Needs; $20,000 Donated for Foster Youth Laptops & Wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving
November 25, 2014
I and other legislators were not allowed to send out newsletters in the month before the November election. That’s why you haven’t received a newsletter in a while. But, well, that season of loud ads is thankfully over.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: House Minority Grows in Numbers
November 22, 2014
Rep. Tuck Welcomes Three New Members Working for the Future of Alaska. With the conclusion of the November elections, I can now resume legislative communications with my constituents and will be sending you regular updates on current events at a state and local level.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Near Zero Value Nuna Oilfield Deal Challenged
November 21, 2014
Anchorage – Thursday Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) asked the Parnell Administration to hold off on a controversial proposal for tens of millions of dollars in additional tax reductions on a North Slope oilfield. Last week Governor Parnell’s Commissioner of Natural Resources announced his proposal to reduce the 12.5% royalty on the Nuna oilfield by over 50%.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: Thank you, VA meeting, Policy Fellows
November 14, 2014
Thank you. Another election season is behind us and I want to say thank you for your support and patience. I also must say thank you to a large swath of Alaska that no longer will be part of my district in this upcoming legislative session. For the first time in my 12 years of service, my area will be completely within the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
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