Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: Season’s Greetings!
It’s post-election and the holiday season! I wanted to take this opportunity to send along a season’s greetings and to let you know what I’ve been up to since elections.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Catching Up, New Majority & Restorative Justice Summit
It’s my first newsletter since the last month’s election. What a busy month it has been! We’ve formed a new majority, hosted our Restorative Justice Summit, and I spoke at the Western Legislative Academy.
Read More →NEWS: Rep. Kito Supports Governor Walker’s Decision to Halt the Controversial Juneau Access Road Project
Juneau – With the release of his budget today, Governor Walker announced his decision to select the “no build” alternative for the Juneau Access Road project to improve transportation between Juneau and the northern Lynn Canal communities of Haines and Skagway. Governor Walker originally paused the project in January of 2015 but allowed the completion of the Record of Decision, a federal decision document, in order to assure reimbursement for the work done to date.
Read More →NEWS: Rep. Tarr Pleased With Results of Oil and Gas Lease Sales
Anchorage – Earlier today, the preliminary results of three oil and gas lease sales were released by the Alaska Division of Oil and Gas. $17.8 million in winning bids were received during the annual North Slope, North Slope Foothills, and Beaufort Sea areawide lease sales.
Read More →Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: Alaska’s Economy and Public Safety Update
The holiday season is approaching and the next legislative session begins just after the New Year. We remain focused on Alaska’s economy and the need for a responsible action plan for Alaska. The news from the Department of Labor that Alaska is in a recession, reported throughout the new media, highlights the need to work together for what is best for Alaska.
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