Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Save Our Schools
March 22, 2013
Alaska’s children are facing attacks on their education this year - from eroding foundation funding to vouchers to early education cuts. On Monday, you’ll have the opportunity to make your voice heard on these issues in a hearing hosted by Alaska’s Democratic Legislators from 1-3 p.m. in Room 203 at the Capitol Building. See the flyer below for more information.
Thank you for reading my newsletter. I enjoy hearing from you, so please stop by the office, call, write or email me.
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Rep. Kreiss-Tomkins’ Newsletter: Little Victories
March 18, 2013
Bycatch be Bygone
I love halibut. You love halibut. We all love halibut — including sport, charter, commercial, and subsistence users, who all sometimes quarrel over who gets to catch how much halibut. Sometimes voices are raised and sharp words exchanged, but it’s because we all love halibut.
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Rep. Kreiss-Tomkins’ Newsletter: Tricks and Treats
February 21, 2013
Bush Caucus is Back
I’ve joined the Bush Caucus. The Bush Caucus has evolved into more of a coastal caucus in recent years, and includes lawmakers from urban communities such as Juneau. But the spirit is the same: advocate the needs of rural and coastal Alaska. Goodness knows it’s a voice that needs to be heard.
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Rep. Kreiss-Tomkins’ Newsletter: From Juneau with Love
February 7, 2013
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
For the last few weeks, Juneau has had the feel of a college town. I was not surprised to discover that many veterans of the legislature wryly refer to the months between January and May as the legislative “semester.”
I can appreciate the parallels with college. The uptempo pace of the Capitol is fueled by caffeine, gossip, and constant cramming - for the next hearing, press conference, or floor session. The Capitol is exhilarating and exhausting in equal measure.
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