Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau News: In Your Mailbox - Electronic Version of the Annual Print Newsletter
July 16, 2012
Dear friends and neighbors,
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to represent Juneau; it is an honor and a pleasure serving you and our great community.
2012 was my fourteenth session with the Alaska State House of Representatives and sixth year as House Minority Leader. My seniority and leadership position in the Legislature have allowed me to strengthen and protect Juneau’s interests as I work to help improve our community and our state.
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter. I hope you will find it informative and interesting. If you would like to get regular news updates from me, you can also subscribe to my e-newsletter (email me at Rep.Beth.Kerttula@legis.state.ak.us to sign up).
I always enjoy hearing from you, so please stop by the office, call, write or email.
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Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Special Session Implodes
April 27, 2012
Governor Pulls Oil Taxes, Senate Adjourns, What Will the House do?
The Third Special Session of the Alaska State Legislature has imploded. In this newsletter, I’ll tell you what happened and what is likely to happen next.
Thank you for reading my newsletter. I appreciate hearing from you, so please stop by the office, call, write or email.
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House Democratic Leader Responds to Governor Pulling the Plug on His Oil Tax Giveaway
April 25, 2012
JUNEAU – Tonight, House Democratic Leader Beth Kerttula released the following statement in response to Governor Parnell’s announcement that he is withdrawing his oil tax legislation.
“This is a good day for Alaska. I’m glad the governor just pulled the plug on his bad bill. The writing was on the wall when the governor introduced a bill that was nearly identical to his last giveaway. The facts have never supported giving away more of Alaska’s share, especially for nothing in return. I’m very proud of the House Democrats, and everyone else who worked against his oil tax giveaway.”
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Public Testimony on HB 3001: Oil & Gas Production Tax
April 25, 2012
Dear Neighbors,
I have just been notified that public testimony on HB 3001 will be heard tomorrow morning at 9am in the House Resources Committee. While this is news to me, I wanted to be sure you have the information you need to participate in this important discussion.
Speak up in two ways:
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Rep. Miller’s District 7 News: Public Testimony on HB 3001, the New Oil Tax Bill
April 25, 2012
I wanted to let you know of an opportunity to provide public testimony on House Bill 3001, the Governor’s new oil tax bill he introduced for special session.
The House Resources committee will be taking testimony on the bill tomorrow, April 26th, at 9:00 AM.
The bill is a new spin on the Governor’s House Bill 110. However, I fear it still it provides too large a tax break for oil companies without any guarantee more oil will be pumped through the pipeline. You can read more about the hearings HB 3001 has received here.
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