NEWS: Gara, Wielechowski File Bill Requiring Public Input Before Major Legislative Office Rent Increases Allowed
February 14, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, Rep. Les Gara and Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) introduced legislation establishing a mandatory public commentary period before the legislature signs a binding “sole source” contract for new, expanded, or remodeled office as recently occurred in Anchorage in 2013.
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NEWS: Tarr and Josephson Comment on U-Med Road Project Decision
February 13, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) and Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) released the following statements on Thursday’s route decision for the U-Med road.
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NEWS: Protecting Tourism Assets in Denali National Park
February 12, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) introduced a resolution supporting an innovative solution to protecting valuable tourism assets in Denali National Park. The resolution (HCR17) asks the state and federal government to enter in to negotiations over a wildlife buffer conservation easement east of Denali National Park. The easement includes an exchange of state land for federal land of equal value.
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NEWS: More Declining Production: Updated Numbers Show Decline Continues at Least to 2024
February 10, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, upon learning the Alaska Department of Revenue now predicts oil production declines to accelerate through 2024, down to 285,000 barrels per day, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) called on the Parnell administration to provide information about what has changed since its push last session to roll back oil production taxes.
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NEWS: Rep. Tarr Statement on CNN, Sexual Assault in Alaska, and Tools to Help
February 7, 2014
“CNN just poignantly exposed the horrible situation too many children and families face in Alaska and have faced for far too long. We must do more to combat this problem, and one way is to empower children to report abuse and give adults the tools they need to respond accordingly. Erin’s Law does just that by teaching children and educators age appropriate ways to recognize problematic situations and to find protection. I hope the Legislature will come together to push back against this epidemic of violence in Alaska,” said Tarr.
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