Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Back in Fairbanks!, Education Rally, Bill Highlights
February 20, 2014
I will be returning home later this week to meet with my fellow Fairbanksans about priority issues for the Interior. This has been a busy legislative session and I look forward to hearing your questions, comments and concerns. Please join me Sunday, February 23 from 2-4pm at the Noel Wien Library Auditorium for a discussion about LNG, Flint Hills, air quality, energy prices, and any other topics of your choice.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: Rep. Kerttula, Budget, Education, Welcome Ruddy!
February 6, 2014
The 28th Alaska State Legislature is underway. Keeping with tradition, the first day was not without some surprises, Representative Beth Kerttula resigning her seat to take a fellowship on ocean policy at Stanford University. Beth has been a great leader, colleague and friend and we will all miss her dearly.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Lives on the Line
February 3, 2014
We’re off to a quick start this session. In addition to dealing with important issues like giving our public schools support they can count on and asking the hard questions about the large diameter gasline, I have been able to spend some time working on my own legislation. Last week I offered a bill that would provide health care coverage to Alaskans who need it the most.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Back-to-School Edition
January 31, 2014
As many of you are aware, public education is a #1 priority for me. I have been teaching for 15 years and my experience spans many levels of education, from first grade through college. So when Governor Parnell said in his State of the State speech that this year is the year of education - I wholeheartedly agree!
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Session Has Started
January 24, 2014
This is only the first week of session and there is already so much excitement to share with you! As you may have heard, my very good friend and colleague, Representative Beth Kerttula of Juneau, is stepping down from her position as House Democratic Leader and leaving her seat in the Legislature for an amazing opportunity at Stanford University.
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