Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Southeast Spotlight: Interim At Last
Summer has finally arrived, but it did take a little longer than expected this year, with the second Special Session wrapping up on June 11th with passage of our state budget – more on that shortly. During the interim I will continue my Legislative work with on Legislative Council and the Legislative Budget & Audit committees. I will also be visiting communities in the district to address the local governing bodies and visit with community residents. I look forward to seeing you.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Testify Today!
Today, the House Finance committee is holding public testimony regarding the state budget and funding priorities. It is unfortunate that they gave notice of the meeting so last-minute, but I hope that you will be able to participate.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Southeast Spotlight: Call to Action
The House Independent Democratic Coalition and the Senate Democrats are holding public hearings across Alaska in response to the disappointing lack of progress and opportunity for public involvement in the special session. The public hearings will focus on listening to the Alaska public on the special session issues of the state budget, Medicaid expansion, and Erin’s Law.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: House Finance meeting in Anchorage
Dear Neighbors,
Just a quick update this afternoon. The House Finance committee is meeting in Anchorage to discuss the budget. Here’s the schedule
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: start of the special session
Yesterday, the Legislature adjourned, which should have been cause for relief (or celebration), but wasn’t. Here’s why: the Legislature passed a budget that is not fully funded – which means the state would run out of money before the next session. Despite days of negotiating, we were unable to reach an agreement on a budget that works for all Alaskans. As a result, Governor Walker called us back into a special session, starting today, Tuesday, April 28 at 10 am.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Southeast Spotlight: tough cuts to school construction, students, and AMHS service
Dear Neighbors,
Given the increased activity in the home stretch of the session, I’ll be posting more frequent editions of Southeast Spotlight. Please also check out my Facebook and Twitter pages for daily updates and postings.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Southeast Spotlight: Audits & April showers
The legislative session has picked up the pace as we near the home stretch. With less than a month left, the House is holding Floor sessions nearly every day. The operating budget will be a big focus as we close in on the end of session, but since there is a lot of information out there already (see “Fiscal Reality with David Teal” and “As the Alaska Legislature makes cuts”), I’d like to focus my comments on something even MORE engrossing: audits.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Medicaid & an Alaska Gasline
Dear Neighbors,
Happy Spring Equinox! In this week’s newsletter, we will touch on Medicaid, an Alaska Natural Gas pipeline, and finish up with a couple of shout outs and reminders. A very big thank you to everyone who has called, emailed, wrote, and visited the office this session – it’s great to hear from you.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Action Alert
This isn’t my usual “Southeast Spotlight” newsletter (that will be coming to you in the next couple days). Instead, I wanted to send a quick heads up about an additional opportunity to testify on the operating budget. After expressing concerns that many Alaskans would be unable to testify during the scheduled times due to work obligations, I am pleased to report that the Committee Chair will be providing additional opportunities to testify by telephone in the evening hours
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Southeast Spotlight: budgets, health care, and capitol creep
As we work our way through session, we have been fortunate to be able to visit with many constituents and advocacy groups. Thank you to those of you who have contacted us and come by our office. We appreciate hearing from you. Here’s where we find ourselves on the 35th legislative day.
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