Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Your Money, Your Voice, and my Fairbanks Visit this Weekend
The legislature is quickly winding down to the last few weeks of session, set to adjourn on April 15th. Members are eager to pass their favorite bills which are moving through committees after very little public testimony. Here are some important issues facing our legislature over the next few weeks.
Budget
The Operating Budget passed the first hurdle in the House last week and is headed to the Senate. This budget contains money for everything from teachers to police and firefighters, to road maintenance.
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Public Testimony on Oil Tax Debate TODAY and TOMORROW
What:
Senate Resources Committee members will be hearing public testimony for Senate Bill 192, relating to oil and gas production tax. This is the Senate’s counteroffer to HB 110, The Governor’s tax breaks for big oil corporations.
When:
Tuesday, February 28 at 6:00pm (Senate Finance Room 532, State Capitol)
Wednesday, February 29 at 6:00pm (Butrovich Room, State Capitol)
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Constituent Meeting Saturday, Murkowski and Frankenfish
Dear Neighbors,
Today we are joined by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski for her annual Address to the Legislature with a question and answer session with the full Legislature following. The video will be available later today on her website.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Special Call to Action
Democracy works when people claim it as their own.
~BILL MOYERS, The Nation, Jan. 22, 2007
Public testimony is an extremely important part of the democratic process. I often hear about the lack of interest in the political system today. I still find that hard to believe. Today, there are several opportunities to become engaged in an issue that is important to you. I’ve sponsored two bills that are scheduled to be heard in House committees that directly focus on SAFETY and FISH.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Military Closures, What’s Movin, and Energy
The Alaska State Legislature is in full motion, and I have been hard at work standing up for issues that are important to Fairbanks and the Interior. It is not always an easy battle, but with the help and cooperation of the Interior Delegation, I am encouraged by the dialogue with the rest of the Legislature.
While we have been busy in Juneau advocating for Interior issues, we know Fairbanks is facing some tough news. Last week we received word of the Department of Defense’s plans to relocate the Eielson Air Force squadron to Anchorage and retire four C-130 transport aircraft at Elmendorf.
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