Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: Open House and New Governor
December 2, 2014
Now that the 2014 election results have been certified I can reach out to my new area in an official capacity. You can (Ester, Farmers Loop, Goldstream 1&2, Steese East/Gilmore, Steese West and University Hills) expect to receive information on how to contact my office in your mail box.
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NEWS: House Democratic Caucus Celebrates New Administration of Bill Walker and Byron Mallott
December 1, 2014
Anchorage – Earlier today Bill Walker was sworn in as the Governor of Alaska during a ceremony in Juneau. During that same ceremony Byron Mallott was sworn in as Alaska’s Lieutenant Governor. The 13 members of the House Democratic Caucus send congratulations to the new Governor and Lt. Governor and pledge to work with the Administration to solve the pressing problems facing Alaska.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Out & About, The countdown to Juneau
November 26, 2014
I have been fortunate all year to attend many community events, meeting with friends, new and old, from our Midtown district as well as other areas of our great state. As we prepare for the next legislative session I wanted to take the time to inform you about events that I have attended, as well as fill you in on some exciting caucus news!
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Happy Thanksgiving! Election Wrap Up
November 25, 2014
The 2014 elections will be certified on Friday and we have some clarity as to what the next two years will look like in Juneau. The House Democratic Caucus retained all ten members and gained three new members – Adam Wool, Matt Claman and Dan Ortiz. I am proud to work beside our new members who will be tremendous assets to restore balance in the Legislature.
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NEWS: Legislation to be Pre-filed to Give Alaska Kids the Tools to Prevent Child Abuse
November 17, 2014
Anchorage – In advance of the start of the 29th Alaska Legislature in January, Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) will pre-file legislation to enact “Erin’s Law” in Alaska. The bill is identical to H.B. 233, which was taken up during the 2nd session of the 28th Alaska Legislature. H.B. 233 had over 20 cosponsors and was supported by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. There is widespread support from parents, teachers, and child abuse survivors to pass the law.
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