NEWS: Democrats Question New Revenue Projections
Enormous implications mean new assumptions need more scrutiny
JUNEAU – Today, House Democrats raised concerns about the methodology and timing of the Parnell Administration’s new revenue projection model and asked Department of Revenue Commissioner Bryan Butcher to release to the public more details about its latest income projections. House Democratic Leader Beth Kerttula (D-Juneau) met with Commissioner Butcher and his staff this week to discuss the new report, but she was not satisfied with the explanations she received.
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NEWS: House Democrats Announce Leadership for 28th Alaska Legislature
Leadership team brings experience, new energy
ANCHORAGE – Today, Alaska’s House Democratic Caucus announced its leadership for the 28th Alaska Legislature and its commitment to continue to work toward oil taxes that earn a fair return for Alaskans, lowering energy costs across the state, and ensuring Alaskans have access to top-quality education.
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NEWS: Guttenberg Endorses Coastal Initiative
Program Gives Local Citizens Voices in Development Decisions
Alaska Representative David Guttenberg (D-Fairbanks) today endorsed Ballot Measure No. 2, which would re-establish Alaska’s coastal management program. Guttenberg emphasized his support of coastal management in a letter to constituents. He urged Alaskans to join him in voting for Ballot Measure No. 2 in the August 28, 2012 Primary Election.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report
We are getting close to the 30-day “blackout” period, as suggested by our ethics committee. This means that you will not receive this e-news or legislative mail from me until after the primary race. However, my office is still here to handle any of your concerns. Please call 456-8172, e-mail or stop by my office.
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NEWS: House Democrats Call for Firm Timelines on Pt. Thomson Development
Without work schedules, continued delay likely
JUNEAU – Today, nine members of the House Democratic Caucus called on the Department of Natural Resources to require firm timelines and work schedules before approving Exxon’s most recent Plan of Development for Pt. Thomson. In their official comments submitted today, the lawmakers said that without a timeline for Exxon to complete the work, this Plan of Development is likely to result in the same delay and inaction that has kept the resource undeveloped for over thirty years.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: Interior Budget Highlights; Reducing the Cost of Energy
Friends and Neighbors,
These sunny days are what the Interior is all about. I hope that everyone is getting the opportunity to enjoy them and gear up for some summer activities.
Spring also means Graduation time! Congratulations to all of our 2012 graduates! I wish you the best on all your future endeavors.
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