NEWS: A Better Way than the Giveaway: Democratic Legislators Introduce Fair Share Oil Tax
February 24, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Les Gara, Senator Bill Wielechowski, and Senate Democratic Leader Hollis French (all D-Anchorage) introduced a fair share oil tax proposal. The legislation would get a fair return for Alaska’s oil resources, target incentives directly to new oil production, re-instate incentives for companies to invest in Alaska, and create new, non-tax initiatives to encourage new oil production.
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ADVISORY: Democratic Legislators to Hold Press Conference on Oil Tax Proposal
February 21, 2014
JUNEAU – Representative Les Gara, Senator Bill Wielechowski, and Senate Democratic Leader Hollis French will host a press conference to discuss their oil tax proposal Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Butrovich Room of the state Capitol.
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NEWS: Rep. Tarr Introduces Legislation to Bring Public Process into 21st Century
February 21, 2014
JUNEAU - Today, Representative Geran Tarr introduced legislation to bring voter participation into the 21st Century through a simple online system. Under the proposal, voters could sign in to the existing Legislative information database, BASIS, using their social and professional media accounts. From there, Alaskans could respectfully comment on bills, vote bills up or down, and share their ideas for new legislation or amendments.
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NEWS: Democratic Legislators Introduce Pro-Public School Bill Package
February 20, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, House and Senate Democratic legislators announced a suite of legislation designed to strengthen public schools and help all Alaskan students succeed. The package of legislation is designed to promote excellence and increase options for students within the public school system while maintaining accountability and reversing cuts to student services.
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NEWS: Rep. Kawasaki to Host Town Hall Meeting this Weekend
February 20, 2014
JUNEAU – Representative Scott Kawasaki will host a town hall meeting in Fairbanks on Sunday February 23 in the Noel Wien Library from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Kawasaki invites Fairbanksans to a discussion on a variety issues including the proposed AK LNG gas line project, education funding, and the cost of energy.
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