Note from Rep. Gara: Thumbs Down and Thumbs Up: Education Cuts; Free Dental Clinic Fri & Sat
I remembered my promise to you: a short synopsis for those who have lives to lead; and a longer explanation for those of you who want details and not snippets. Here goes on an education bill that leads to three more years of teacher and classroom cuts, and, on a brighter note, this Friday and Saturday’s FREE dental clinic dentists have organized to help our neighbors in need. Spread the word – on one or both of these issues!
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Note from Rep. Gara: “Factiness” On Education: 3 More Years of Layoffs Isn’t Progress
I am in the middle of working on the Legislature’s education bill – which is looking grim after a marathon House Finance Committee debate last night. With the help of thousands of great, vocal, active students and parents, I think we can still fix this bill together.
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NEWS: Democrats Move to Fix Broken Education Bill
JUNEAU – Today, Representatives Les Gara (D-Anchorage) and David Guttenberg (D-Interior/Wade Hampton) offered amendments before the House Finance Committee to make much needed improvements to the committee’s omnibus education bill (HB278).
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Note from Rep. Gara: Deadlines, Deadlines! Your PFD, and an Important City Election
Dear Friends and Neighbors: I just wanted to help make your family a lot of money. Is that OK? If you’ve forgotten to apply, the deadline to apply for your Permanent Fund Dividend is March 31, or six days from now.
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Note from Rep. Gara: New Report: Fuzzy Education Numbers Create Fuzzy Math Students
Dear Friends and Neighbors: The old saying is that you are entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts. That’s especially important when it involves student opportunities to succeed.
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NEWS: Administration Confirms: Much Larger BSA Increase Needed to Fill Education Shortfalls
JUNEAU – A new analysis of Parnell administration data confirms Alaska’s school districts need between three and six times the amount of the governor is proposing to increase per-student classroom funding in order to fill budget gaps for next school year. Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) released the analysis today as the House Finance Committee considers the governor’s omnibus education bill and other education measures.
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