NEWS: Rep. Ortiz Will Join Alaska Governor Bill Walker for a Trip to Ketchikan on Monday
February 24, 2016
Juneau – Representative Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan) will be joined by Alaska Governor Bill Walker and members of his administration for a special, mid-legislative session, trip to Ketchikan on Monday, February 29th.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: HCR 23 and the 24 Hour Rule
February 12, 2016
Dear Neighbors,
I hope this finds you well. I have a couple quick updates for you on happenings in the legislature over the last week. As always, please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns.
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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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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: 2016 Session Gets Underway
January 26, 2016
The second session of the 29th Alaska Legislature is underway and the building is full of activity. This year, the focus is on the state’s widening budget deficit – with the deficit estimated at more than $3.5 billion, we have our work cut out for us.
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OP-ED: Pivotal Moment in Alaska’s History
December 7, 2015
This moment in Alaska’s history is pivotal in determining what our future as a state will look like. The sudden drop in oil prices and the broken promises of increased oil production in return for excessive tax cuts and credits have resulted in a nearly $3.5 billion budget gap that must be closed. Alaska is required by law to produce a balanced budget. However, a budget is more than just numbers on a page. It should reflect the basic values of the people.
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