Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: House Passes Operating Budget
March 11, 2016
The House debated the budget until early this morning, which finally passed around 3am. The House consider several amendments, which included additional cost savings as well as funding for programs benefitting seniors, early childhood education, and public safety.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: All About the Budget
March 11, 2016
If you picked up a newspaper today or were browsing the web before work, I am sure you saw a story about last night’s lengthy House Floor Session, and I’m also sure there were more than a few questions. I will try to answer as many as I can in the course of this brief E-newsletter.
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NEWS: Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition Selects a New Minority Whip to Replace the Late Rep. Max Gruenberg
March 11, 2016
Juneau – The 13 members of the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition (AIDC) have chosen Representative Sam Kito (D-Juneau) as the new Minority Whip. Rep. Kito replaces the late Rep. Max Gruenberg, who passed away last month while in office, as the Minority Whip. The Whip is the second highest leadership position within the Coalition.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Opportunity for Public Testimony, Community Resources for those in Crisis
March 7, 2016
My colleagues in the Senate Finance Committee will hear public testimony from across the state this week. You can testify in person at your local Legislative Information Office (LIO). If you live off the road system or there isn’t an LIO in your community, you can send written testimony to Senate.Finance.Committee@akleg.gov or call (907) 465-3753 for assistance.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: District 17 Survey Response & Constituent Meeting
March 4, 2016
We are now over halfway through the 90-day session and our focus is still on the budget. In House Resources we are still delving into HB247, the Governor’s oil & gas tax credit bill. We have been hearing from representatives of the industry about what they dislike about the bill and why they are so adamantly opposed. The committee will be taking up amendments soon and there are a few that I will be offering.
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