Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Today marks the first day of the 29th Alaska State Legislature and I am proud to be here representing the folks of Ester, Goldstream 1&2, Steese East/Gilmore, Steese West and University Hills. My priorities will be shaped by what I hear from my constituents as well as what happens as the session moves through. I am continually focused on lowering the cost of energy for the Interior, increased public education support, health care and retirement benefits and protecting the PFD, among many other issues important to our area.

With a budget shortfall it will be extremely important that legislators participate in smart budgeting by protecting what is working and not just blind cutting. I think that with increased communication from the Governor’s office, we can all pull together to get through the times ahead and work on smart solutions.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on Alaska’s budget.

Representative Guttenberg (left) taking his oath of office along with Reps Wilson, Thompson and Kawasaki

Staying in Touch

Ninety days moves fast. I want to make sure that you have every opportunity to get information, testify on legislation and share your concerns. My e-news will serve as my main vehicle for keeping you up to date on happenings in the Capitol.

If you know someone who would like to receive e-news, please have them e-mail my office to be added to the list.

I can always be reached via a few different ways:

By phone: 907-456-8172 ( this Fairbanks number will ring down to Juneau)

Toll free: 800-928-4457

E-mail: rep.david.guttenberg@akleg.gov

Website: www.repdavidguttenberg.com

Snail mail: Alaska State Capitol, Room 415, Juneau, AK 99801

General Information on the Legislature:

Alaska State Legislature Website (find schedules, track legislation, find laws, communicate with legislators): www.akleg.gov

Watch committee hearings online: www.alaskalegislature.tv    

Watch from your home TV via 360 North:

http://www.360north.org/schedule/

Also look for me and fellow Legislators on Facebook and Twitter.

Governor to give State of the State and State of the Budget

Governor Walker has announced that he will be holding the annual State of the State speech on Wednesday, January 21st at 7pm.

He will then give a separate speech the following evening, Thursday, January 22nd at 7pm on the State of the Budget.

If you can, I encourage you to tune in both nights to get a feeling for where this administration will be heading and plans for the budget. 360 North will be airing both speeches. Visit http://www.360north.org/schedule/  to find out what channel it will be on in your area

Thank you for reading and please feel free to call my office and share your ideas.