Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: House passes operating budget
Dear Neighbors,
Happy Friday! It’s been a busy week in the Capitol – see below for more on the budget, bill hearings, and changing House membership.
Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Update on Budget & Legislative Bills
It’s been a busy week! House Resource Committee meetings have been almost every day of the week, sometimes twice a day, and occasionally three times if more time is needed. This week, we’re considering Governor Walker’s oil and gas tax credits bill. Governor Walker proposed this review of our current policies because the cost to the state has skyrocketed, and this year could cost more than a billion dollars. The current program is simply not sustainable.
Read More →Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: Operating Budget passes through the House
Yesterday the Alaska State Legislature confirmed the appointment of Representative Ivy Spohnholz to fill the late Representative Max Gruenberg’s seat. Governor Walker chose Ms. Spohnholz from three individuals whose names were put forth by the Alaska Democratic Party. The House Democrats then voted unanimously to confirm the Governor’s appointment. Her first day on the job she gaveled in to one of the most important legislatures in the state’s history. With the floor lasting until almost 4am, she joked about getting two days on the job in one day.
Read More →Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: House Passes Operating Budget
The House debated the budget until early this morning, which finally passed around 3am. The House consider several amendments, which included additional cost savings as well as funding for programs benefitting seniors, early childhood education, and public safety.
Read More →Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: All About the Budget
If you picked up a newspaper today or were browsing the web before work, I am sure you saw a story about last night’s lengthy House Floor Session, and I’m also sure there were more than a few questions. I will try to answer as many as I can in the course of this brief E-newsletter.
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