Note from Rep. Gara: Rehabilitating the Truth On Oil Taxes, Avoidable School Cuts, Record UA Foster Youth Enrollment
Would You Like Some Facts With Your Hyperbole, Sir?
It hasn’t surprised me to hear some of the claims on the oil tax debate this past year. The implication is that those who didn’t support the Governor’s $2 billion giveaway (which allows companies to take our tax dollars and spend them outside Alaska if they wish) are happy with the status quo. Horsepucky. Hey, did you know there is no computer spell check for horsepucky? Well, that’s not important. Anyway, no one in the Legislature voted for the status quo. NO ONE.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Corporate-Funded Ads Paint Skewed Picture: Tuesday Ballot Measures
So far Exxon, British Petroleum, Shell and ConocoPhillips have spent over a half million dollars with deceptive ads telling you how their companies want you to vote Tuesday. That’s the new election world we live in. In this world of unlimited election spending, facts should matter more than spin, and when corporations fund ads you should take a close look to see if they are trying to spin you into voting against the public’s interest. I believe they are here. What’s good for outside corporations isn’t always what’s good for you.
Ballot Measure 2: Local Voice, Or Let Federal Bureaucrats Dictate Development Issues on Federal Lands in Alaska: I’m Voting Yes On 2
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NEWS: Democrats: Local Gas First
Legislators repeat call for binding commitment to meet local needs before exporting Cook Inlet gas
JUNEAU – Today, seven Democratic legislators in the Alaska Legislature called on the governor to require binding commitments to meet local gas needs before a producer exports Cook Inlet gas as a condition of state support for the producer’s federal export license application.
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NEWS: House Democrats Mourn the Loss of Senator Al Adams
Today, House Democratic Leader Beth Kerttula (D-Juneau) released the following statement after learning of the passing of longtime Alaska statesman, Al Adams:
“Today, along with all of Alaska, the House Democratic Caucus mourns the passing of Senator Al Adams. There will never be another Al Adams. His legendary public service, his inimitable sense of humor, and his great compassion will live long in our hearts. A great man, he never lost his sense of humanity. Senator Adams was a true leader, he inspired us, as John Quincy Adams said,
‘to dream more, learn more, do more and become more.’ It is a sad day for Alaska. Our sympathy goes out to his family and to all he touched.”
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Note from Rep. Gara: State Hushing Public On Pesticides & Fighting Gasoline Price Gouging
I could spend this newsletter taking a poll on when the official start of summer will be. I could be wrong, but I remember it starting earlier than late July in past years. I’ll have to check my journal. Actually, I’m looking out the window and think it might be starting now! Good. OK, next subject.
Want More Pesticides With Your Coffee? For Your Children, and Our Fish, Game and Wildlife?
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Rep. Gara to Parnell Administration: Don’t Hush Alaskans on Pesticide Use
If Alaskans’ drinking water, children or fishing streams are at risk, Alaskans should have a say
Today, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) expressed concern about the governor’s proposal to eliminate public input on pesticide use that could contaminate waters where Alaskans fish and get drinking water.
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