Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Highlights from the Operating Budget
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. Tuck’s Community Connection: Upcoming Meetings Provide Opportunities for Involvement
I Hope to See You this Weekend!
Dear Neighbors,
This weekend I will be travelling back for the Anchorage Legislative Caucus and my annual session meeting with constituents. Both important meetings are great opportunities to learn about what is going on in the Alaska Legislature and to share your opinions about the issues of the day.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Day 17 of the Legislative Session, 73 Days Remaining
When I entered public office I took the following oath: “I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alaska, and that I will faithfully discharge my duties as Representative to the best of my ability.”
I am grateful to have these constitutional principles to guide me as I represent you in the Alaska Legislature. Among my duties are to ensure that government is instituted solely for the good of the Alaskan people, we maintain a system of public schools open to all children of the state, our right to keep and bear arms is not infringed upon, and our right to privacy is protected.
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