Juneau – The 13 members of the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition support the Medicaid expansion legislation unveiled Tuesday by Governor Bill Walker.
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In the wee hours this morning, after nine hours of debate and amendments, the House passed the FY 2016 Operating Budget on a vote of 25 to 14. The House version of the budget totals $ 4.1 billion - we are still facing about $ 3 billion in deficit.
Read More →Juneau – The Alaska House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Thursday night without the support of the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition. All 13 members voted no because the budget harms seniors and children while protecting corporate interests and unaffordable projects. The Republican budget includes the total elimination of pre-k programs and a significant $32 million cut in funding for K-12 public education. Overall, the budget deficit still remains $3.5 billion. The Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition proposed millions of dollars in spending cuts while supporting efforts to protect education, seniors and kids.
Read More →The Yukon Quest is underway! I have been following the progress online. There are three District 8 residents in this year’s race. Go Brent Sass, Kyla Durham and David Dalton! Best of luck to all the mushers and their teams!
Read More →JUNEAU – Today, Representative David Guttenberg (D-Fairbanks) introduced legislation to increase oil industry competition on the North Slope by leveling the playing field for new producers looking to access existing oil pipelines and processing facilities that feed the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS).
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