Rep. Drummond’s Newsletter: School Vouchers, Pizza Party, State Operating Budget Testimony March 5
February 28, 2013
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
You may already be aware that earlier this week the Anchorage Daily News published a Compass article I wrote about the School Voucher discussion that is currently taking place in the capital. The Item in question is House Joint Resolution 1 (HJR1).
HJR1 is an attempt to amend the language of the Alaskan Constitution, which currently states: “No money shall be paid from public funds for the direct benefit of any religious or other private educational institution.”
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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. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Alaska State Budget Process
April 13, 2012
With two days left of the 27th Legislative Session, there are a handful of items left to finish. By Constitution, the only obligation of the State Legislature is to pass the state budget. Every year the budget gets wrapped up in the ongoing debate on oil and gas taxes and this year is no different.
Over the next two days there are bound to be several changes to the budget and movement on several important bills. I will try to keep you posted if there are any significant changes that affect you as Fairbanks residents.
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Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Budget, Texting and Girl Scouts
April 6, 2012
There are nine days left in the 90-day legislative session. In this newsletter, I’ll give you an update on the budget and some information about a great bill banning texting while driving. I’ll also share my thoughts on some unfounded concerns about the Girl Scouts.
Thank you for reading my newsletter. I appreciate hearing from you, so please stop by my office, call, write or email.
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Rep. Doogan in Juneau: SPECIAL LIMPING INTO THE HOME STRETCH EDITION
March 23, 2012
Bills, We Got Bills
Yesterday was the 66th day of the legislative session. Puts me in mind of the fabulous old TV show Route 66, Tod and Buz off to discover America in a ’59 Corvette. And, of course, it is 2/3s of the Number of the Beast as found in Revelations, an extremely dour book of the Bible.
So it is either an invitation to escape (only 24 days left!!!) or a harbinger of disaster (extended session, special session, name calling!!!). Take your pick.
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