Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: End of Session - Maybe; Pieces of the End Game Puzzle
April 15, 2011
The last day of session is supposed to be Sunday April 17. However, there’s been some speculation that we won’t be able to finish in time. That all depends on whether or not the House and the Senate can come to an agreement about the capital budget and some other key items. At the end of session, a few key things need to fall into place as the final pieces of the puzzle. This year, the end game is centering around the operating and capital budgets, oil and gas taxes, coastal zone management, performance scholarships and education funding.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Committee Rooms Closing Down; What’s Left To Do;
April 6, 2011
With a short, 90-day session, the Legislature is stumbling through the last few days with haste. It is at such a pace, that this email will be out-dated by the time you finish reading my notes. I’ll try to keep this message brief, but will also update you as things progress through these final days of session.
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Rep. Scott Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Advice Time for the Budget! Energy Solutions for Fairbanks;
March 18, 2011
The House passed an $8.9-billion operating budget last week. The Senate Finance Committee will hear the budget next and will be taking public testimony next week. It is important that you have your say! The Senate will hear from thousands of Alaskans on every budget item and use the information to amend the current budget as necessary.
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Rep. Beth Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Gasline Compass Piece and Budget Update
March 11, 2011
My heart goes out to the victims of the horrific earthquake in Japan this morning. It reminded me of being in second grade and watching the ground literally move in waves during the 1964 earthquake that devastated Alaska. I will be watching for ways to help.
Last week, the Anchorage Daily News ran my compass piece on the gasline and why I believe we shouldn’t change course now. I wanted to be sure to share that with you in case you missed it.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: Operating Budget Passes the House; Earthquake Planning;
March 11, 2011
This week I wanted to send out a quick update on the Operating Budget that passed the House this week. The Operating Budget will now be passed to the Senate for their amendments.
In reaction to the devastating events in Japan we are all sending our thoughts and wishes to those across the ocean. Please check out the section on what do to in an earthquake.
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