Rep. Miller’s District 7 Newsletter: Olnes Pond, Veterans Cemetery, Waiver Update, Peonies
July 27, 2012
Dear Friends,
Hello! I hope you are all enjoying a safe summer. This is turning out to be a productive interim and I’m privileged to be part of what’s helping Fairbanks and Alaska move forward. I am still impressed that so many folks in our neighborhood let me know what is important! I encourage everyone to do so as often as possible. You are the boss; I am here to listen and serve you.
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NEWS: Rep. Gruenberg Safety and Veterans Legislation Signed Into Law
June 18, 2012
New laws crack down on arsonists and help families of deceased veterans
Today, the governor signed two bills by Representative Max Gruenberg (D-Anchorage) into law, protecting Alaskans from arsonists and helping families of deceased veterans in their time of loss.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legisaltive Report: Insurance Coverage for Children, Moving Wall Dates, Redistricting Update
May 9, 2012
Friends and Neighbors,
The 27th Alaska State Legislature is finally over. Marilyn, Lily the Great Pyrenees and I have returned home to Fairbanks. We are taking advantage of this good weather and trying to get our garden ready.
I am working on a print newsletter that should be ready soon, to give you a look at what happened this year in Juneau. Please be on the lookout for that and important information on upcoming constituent meetings.
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Legislature Grants Free Death Certificates to Families of Deceased Veterans
April 12, 2012
Rep. Gruenberg bill pays respect in time of mourning by reducing costs, easing red tape
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska Legislature passed legislation allowing a surviving spouse, next of kin, or other relative of a deceased veteran to get up to four free certified death certificates of the deceased. Families often need a certified copies of a death certificate to process various benefits for which they are entitled as a result of their loss.
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Rep. Petersen’s Report from the Capitol: Improving Service to Veterans; Honoring Hmong Veterans
March 23, 2012
The Legislative session is getting pretty busy. We have less than a month left in the session and there are a lot of important pieces of legislation being considered. As always, I appreciate hearing from you on what your priorities for this session are.
Working to Improve Veterans Services
One important issue I have been working hard on is how we can improve our services to veterans. I often hear from veterans who do not know how to apply for the benefits they have earned through their service to our country.
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