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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Highlights from the Operating Budget
March 16, 2012
Last night the house passed the operating budget for 2013. Although there were several changes I would have liked, I ultimately supported this budget because of the many positive benefits it will bring to all Alaskan families. Budget highlights We have expanded pre-kindergarten by adding courses at the university of Alaska to train pre-kindergarten teachers and adding funds for Best Beginnings and Alaska’s Parents as Teachers program (PAT).
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Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Native Language Council Plus: Budget Testimony Opportunity
March 2, 2012
Yesterday marked the half-way point for session. Things are starting to heat up and more attention is being focused on the big issues – education, budget and oil and gas taxes. This week you’ll have the opportunity to testify on the operating budget (more information below). I also want to share with you an important piece of legislation designed to revitalize and support Native languages in Alaska. This week’s hearing on the bill provided some of the most inspiring and touching testimony I’ve heard in the Legislature. Thank you for reading my newsletter. I appreciate hearing from you, so please stop by my office, call, write or email.
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Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Catch the Wave - Responsible Stewardship of the Oceans
February 17, 2012
Living in Juneau, I am reminded every day how important the health of the ocean is to our community and our state. The ocean contributes to Juneau’s spectacular beauty and amazing recreational opportunities and supports commercial fishing and tourism, which are both important parts of our economy. I’m proud to be able to dedicate this newsletter to recent advancements in our responsible stewardship of the oceans. Thank you for reading my newsletter. I enjoy hearing from you, so please stop by the office, call, write or email.
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Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Coastal Management Hearing Scheduled
February 3, 2012
I’m excited to announce a hearing on the coastal management initiative. Read below for more information. I’m also including links to a couple of guides for you - one for citizen participation in government and another of frequently called numbers. Thank you for reading my newsletter. I enjoy hearing from you, so please stop by the office, call, write or email.
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