Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: Budget Negotiations Continue
June 2, 2015
Budget negotiations continue to dominate the discussion as the Legislature works through its second Special Session of the year. Last Friday, the House Independent-Democratic Coalition and the House Republican Majority reached a compromise that passed the House by a 38-2 vote. Over the weekend, however, the Senate failed to agree with the House bipartisan budget, forcing further negotiations.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: Here’s an update as the legislature’s second special session lurches along
May 28, 2015
Despite strong public support for Governor Walker’s three special session goals, the Republican majorities in the House and Senate adjourned without passing a budget, without expanding Medicaid, and without passing “Erin’s Law.” My fellow caucus members and I voted against it, but the Republican majority then took a 12-day vacation.
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NEWS: GOP Ignoring Oil Tax Credit Spending Cap
May 27, 2015
ANCHORAGE – Today, the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition released a memo from the Alaska Department of Revenue showing the Republican-proposed budget spends $600 million more on oil tax credits than provided for under Alaska’s statutory cap on credit payments.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Testify Today!
May 22, 2015
Today, the House Finance committee is holding public testimony regarding the state budget and funding priorities. It is unfortunate that they gave notice of the meeting so last-minute, but I hope that you will be able to participate.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Voice your opinion on tomorrow!
May 21, 2015
I wanted to give you an update on the beginning of the second Special Session that is being held in Anchorage. The main focus will be the continued balanced budget discussion, education funding, Medicaid reform and expansion and Erin’s law. Here is my take on one of the strangest sessions I have had since being elected.
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