Note from Rep. Gara: The End (of Session) Is Near. Actually It Was Sunday - Breathe Deep and Read On
Dear Neighbors,
When I come down to Juneau I look forward to making progress, and working across party lines. And, in Juneau, to a lot of rain. And planes that can’t land because of fog. But also usually to a lot of friendly folks. Well, that was like looking forward to a good movie and ending up going into the wrong theater where Gigli was playing. Too obscure a reference? Forgot the box office disaster that threatened to force Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez to leave Hollywood to look for real jobs? Look it up on Wikipedia.
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ADVISORY: 1pm Mon- Democratic Legislators Press Availability
JUNEAU – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Johnny Ellis (D-Anchorage) and House Democratic Leader Beth Kerttula announced their caucuses are hosting a press availability on Monday, April 15, 2013 to discuss the 2013 legislative session.
WHAT: House and Senate Democratic Legislators press availability
WHEN: April 15, 2013, 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: State Capitol, Butrovich Room 203
TELECONFERENCE: From Juneau: 463-5009 - Outside Juneau: 855-463-5009
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House Joint Resolution 17 Sponsor Statement: Permanent Fund Dividend
Link to the House Joint Resolution 17 sponsor statement from the office of Representative Les Gara.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Good, Bad, and Ugly on Oil Bill, Education, and Housing
Dear Neighbors,
Well, in my view this session has been a disaster with glimmers of good. I wish I could put a true and happier spin on this, but I can’t. I’m including two press releases, one good and one bad. The good news is a nice bill what we passed with Rep. Mia Costello which will make Anchorage and Alaska more vibrant, and that will cost-effectively reduce the low and middle-income housing shortage in Anchorage.
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House Bill 201 Sponsor Statement: Application of Pesticides and Broadcast Chemicals
Link to the HB201 sponsor statement from the office of Representative Les Gara
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NEWS: Dems Stand Against Historic Giveaway of Alaska’s Oil
Massive giveaway with no commitments is based on trust, not facts
JUNEAU – Last night, House Democratic legislators stood up against the governor’s massive giveaway of Alaska’s oil wealth during a debate on the House Floor that lasted well past midnight.
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