Rep. Drummond’s Dispatch: What an amazing summer we have been having!
July 30, 2013
What an amazing summer we have been having! A lot of great things have been happening in Midtown and Spenard and I hope you have had a chance to get out and enjoy everything Alaska has to offer in the summer. Please remember that my door is always open and I’ve love to hear from you about things going on in our community.
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NEWS: Rep. Gara: ASD Summer School Closings Could be Prevented
May 29, 2013
Today, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) released the following statement in response to the Anchorage School District announcement that it is canceling summer school programs this summer due to budget restrictions.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Summer Wrap-Up
July 27, 2012
Summer Abundance
Something everyone can agree upon is how fast Fairbanks summers pass and how many great opportunities there are to get involved with our community. Last week we were busy celebrating Golden Days, the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics and countless other summer celebrations. In the coming weeks, as summer winds down, we will start to transition to a time of preparation - busying ourselves with berry picking, fishing and hunting to fill our freezers for the year ahead. And perhaps purchasing school supplies, or taking one final meander down the Chena River. I wish everyone a productive, safe and enjoyable end to the summer months.
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NEWS: Gara Launches Summer Foster Youth Laptop Drive
May 22, 2012
Today, Rep. Les Gara launched the Summer Foster Youth Laptop Drive designed to pair foster youth with laptop computers donated by generous Alaskans.
“Past holiday drives were very successful, so we’re hoping to spread that success throughout the year,” said Rep. Gara, whose office started this effort with foster youth advocate Amanda Metivier two years ago.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Texting While Driving Banned Again and Info on Traffic Delays
May 11, 2012
As you prepare to start your weekend here are a few things to help make your travel safe and hassle free.
First, texting while driving became illegal again starting today. A previous law had not withstood court challenges, so the legislature rewrote the law this year and the governor signed it into law yesterday. From now on, reading or typing a message on a screened device while driving a moving vehicle is against the law.
Second, with the start of the summer construction season, traffic delays and road closures are going to increase. You can get information about which areas to avoid and alternate routes at the following link: Road Project Traffic Delays
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