Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Bogus Bill Attempts to Take Minimum Wage Off Ballot
If you have been a regular reader of my electronic and paper newsletters, you will know that I, like most Alaskans, support increasing the minimum wage and making sure it keeps up with inflation for years to come. The voter initiative on the ballot this August would do just that, and a strong vote of the people would help keep the measure in place for years to come.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Working to Get the Education Session Back on Track
Yesterday I and like-minded colleagues in the Alaska Legislature worked late into the night to protect our children’s future by offering fixes to House Bill 278, the major legislation of the year pertaining to our public education system.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Dividend Application Deadline, Municipal Elections, and Free Dental Care
Dear Neighbors, Here is a quick update on some very important deadlines and opportunities coming up very soon.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Appointments Questioned; Legislative Survey Available On-line
Today is the 60th day of the 90 day session and the legislature has been moving at a hectic pace. I am providing the following update in order for you to have access to good information about what is taking place in our government. As always, if you have thoughts, questions, or concerns, please do not hesitate to share them with me. It is essential that I have your input in order to best represent you in the State House.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Gas Line Update: Recent Agreements
Recently, I provided information on the latest gas line proposal along with some of the basic concepts behind the plan. In this update, I have provided information on the two agreements the state has entered into so far. These are temporary, non-binding agreements that were signed in January, before the governor introduced his gasline bill. If the bill passes this session, they will be the framework for negotiating binding contracts that would govern the ownership and operation of the pipeline and LNG plant.
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