NEWS: Legislation Proposed to Spur Timely Action on Alaska Budget
JUNEAU – In light of Alaska’s urgent need to get its fiscal house in order this session, Senator Bill Wielechowski (D–Anchorage) and Representative Scott Kawasaki (D–Fairbanks) will introduce cost-saving legislation to ensure that if legislators do not pass an operating budget within the voter-mandated 90-day session, they will not receive salary or per diem until the work is accomplished. They hope to incentivize legislators to buckle down and focus on the task at hand.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Happy New Year!
The holiday season is much more than the morning dustings of snow, Christmas lights, scrumptious treats and holiday gatherings. It is a time of hope, joy and giving. Yet, the current state of our state economy and budget contribute to a sense of insecurity and anxiety.
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NEWS: “Right to Try” Legislation Proposed to Help the Terminally Ill in Alaska
FAIRBANKS – Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) and Representative Harriet Drummond (D-Anchorage) will introduce a “right to try” bill in the upcoming 2nd Session of the 29th Alaska Legislature. The bill will be the House companion to SB 113, which was introduced by Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) in April.
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NEWS: At Long Last, Freedom for the Fairbanks Four
FAIRBANKS – The incarcerated members of the Fairbanks Four were released today following acceptance of a plea agreement by a Fairbanks judge. Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) has been following developments in the Fairbanks Four case and is pleased they will be able to join their families for the holidays.
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Legislative Information Office Holiday Open House
The LIO and the Interior Delegation invite you to celebrate the Christmas and the holiday season at an open house. Bring your friends, family and questions to legislators and staff before the upcoming session in January. There will be refreshments provided. I hope to see you there.
LIO Holiday Open House : Tuesday, December 15 : 4:00-6:300pm : 1291 Sadler Way, 3rd Floor : (Alaska USA Building near Johansen & Steese)
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