Rep. Drummond’s Newsletter: Week II update, or the ongoing saga of the budget
January 29, 2016
Congratulations! There are public servants…and then there are public servants. The Alaska State House Chief Clerk Suzi Lowell retired last week after 33 years of service. There was a nice gathering to send her off.
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Rep. Wool’s Newsletter: Fighting to Lower Health Insurance Costs
January 29, 2016
I was working on this week’s enewsletter about my bill to lower health insurance costs by reforming the rate review process, and then news broke yesterday afternoon that makes this bill even more important. Yesterday, the Division of Insurance announced it was cancelling Moda Health’s ability to sell or renew health insurance plans in Alaska. This leaves Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield as the only company selling individual health insurance, and now that one provider has a monopoly it is more important than ever that we a strong rate review process to protect Alaskans from unfair prices.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: 7th Anniversary of “Equal Pay Can’t Wait” Signing by Ledbetter
January 29, 2016
Two important things I want to share with you today: the anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the online way to complete our constituent survey.
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Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: National Guard and Smart Justice Reform
January 29, 2016
The conversation around the budget continues to be the most important issue facing the Legislature. Look for constituent surveys in your mailbox in the next week: I appreciate your feedback, especially when dealing with such a critical issue. Meanwhile, the Judiciary Committee has been working hard on critical reform legislation dealing with the Alaska National Guard and criminal justice and corrections. I hope everyone in South Central went unharmed by the recent earthquake, and that you can join me this Saturday at Tastee Freez (4pm to 5pm) to chat and get updates about the legislative session or other issues in our community.
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NEWS: Community Engagement Meeting Scheduled in Juneau
January 29, 2016
Juneau – A community engagement meeting will be held in Juneau on Sunday for area residents to share concerns and issues with their elected Representatives and Senator in the Alaska Legislature. The meeting is open to the public. It will be held on Sunday, January 31 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library.
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