NEWS: Democratic Representatives Will Hold Legislative Community Meeting Saturday in Fairbanks
February 9, 2016
Juneau – Fairbanks area residents are invited to a community meeting Saturday afternoon in Fairbanks. The town hall meeting is being sponsored by House Finance Committee member Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) and House Health and Social Services Committee member Representative Adam Wool (D-Fairbanks). The meeting will be a fun opportunity for people to discuss legislative and community issues with Reps. Kawasaki and Wool in an informal setting.
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Rep. Drummond’s Newsletter: The Heat is On
February 3, 2016
The heat is on. The budget finance subcommittees are in full swing and bills are moving. Not to beat a dead horse, but the main issue this year is the budget, and we are currently reviewing the Governor’s proposal to change the Permanent Fund Dividend. Touching the PFD has traditionally been a political no-no. But historically we haven’t seen these kinds of deficits. Most Alaskans seem to agree that to solve the problem we are going to have to use a mix of new revenue, government cuts, and draws on Alaska’s savings accounts including the Permanent Fund earnings reserve. Exactly how much of each of those solutions we will draw on is the crux of the debate.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: BUDGET UPDATE, Governor Walker’s New Sustainable Alaska Plan
December 15, 2015
Happy Holidays!
Last week Governor Walker introduced his proposal for the 2017 fiscal year budget. The “New Sustainable Alaska Plan”, or NSAP, illustrates how he believes the legislature should approach closing the state’s multibillion dollar deficit by 2018.
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Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: Governor’s Fiscal Plan
December 14, 2015
Last week, Governor Walker released his long-awaited plan to fix the state’s budget deficit. It is a good start. The Governor also released a preliminary budget proposal for next year. Named the “New Sustainable Alaska Plan” or “NSAP,” the goal is to close Alaska’s multibillion dollar deficit by 2018. What do you think of the Governor’s plan?
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Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: Alaska’s Fiscal and Economic Future Forum and PFD Time
September 24, 2015
Last weekend, I attended the “Alaska’s Fiscal and Economic Future” forum about Alaska’s fiscal challenges and different options for moving forward with a long-term fiscal plan for Alaska. As public officials consider a long-term fiscal plan for Alaska, it is important to hear from diverse groups of Alaskans and consider all of our options. In the midst of back to school activities and winding down summer activities, I hope everyone is enjoying the wonderful fall weather!
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