NEWS: Ruling Endangers Wild Kenai River Kings, Rainbows and Dollies: Rep. Gara Files Formal Request for Reconsideration
JUNEAU – Today, Rep. Les Gara (D-Anchorage) filed a formal request for a reversal of a ruling by the Federal Subsistence Board that will threaten Alaska’s world class wild King Salmon, Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden. Prized early and late run wild King Salmon have been decimated in recent years. Early run Kenai River King runs have fallen from over 20,012 fish in 1988 to roughly 2,049 in 2013. Late run Kenai Kings have fallen from 81,700 in 1988 to 19,700 in 2013.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Unnecessary Danger to Kenai Kings and Trout; SB 21 Oil Loopholes Kill Value Of ANWR Oil
This state has a history of railing against the federal government. Well, this is a part rail and a part call for personal responsibility so we get our own house in order.
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NEWS: Rep. Gara Calls for Feds to Reconsider Ruling Endangering Wild Kenai River Kings, Rainbows and Dollies
JUNEAU - Last week, the Federal Subsistence Board, by a narrow vote, issued a ruling that threatens Alaska’s prized, world class wild king salmon, rainbow trout and dolly varden.
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VIDEO: House and Senate Minority Response to State of the Budget Speech
House Democratic Leader Rep. Chris Tuck, Representative Les Gara, Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Berta Gardner and Senator Bill Wielechowski respond to Gov. Walker’s State of the Budget Address.
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NEWS: House Minority Members Respond to Governor’s State of the Budget Address
JUNEAU – Alaska Governor Bill Walker presented his first State of the Budget address Thursday night. Governor Walker outlined both short and long-term plans to deal with a daunting fiscal crisis brought on by declining oil production and prices. The House Minority, made up of Democrats and an Independent, appreciates the care Governor Walker took in suggesting ideas for the Alaska Legislature to consider in the coming months.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Legislature Week One: Hard Work Ahead; Waterlogged Clothes All Week.
The Legislative Session started Tuesday. As far as I can tell, I have two major jobs right now. They are to:
1. Work hard to put you, your families, and neighbors first;
2. Figure out how to walk five blocks in horizontal Juneau rain without collecting three pounds of rainwater on my clothes. It’s not a good look.
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