ADVISORY: House and Senate Democrats to Celebrate Roe v. Wade Anniversary and Discuss Women’s Health and Safety Legislation
JUNEAU – Several Democrats in the Alaska House and Senate will honor the 42nd anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision with a press conference Thursday, January 22 at the State Capitol. The Senators and Representatives will also announced their women’s issues agenda and discuss women’s health and safety legislation they plan to introduce during the first session of the new 29th Alaska Legislature.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Twenty-ninth Legislative Session Begins
Today, Tuesday January 20, 2015 marks the beginning of the twenty-ninth legislative session. And what a session it promises to be! I’ll be keeping you updated throughout, and I appreciate hearing from you. Here are some quick highlights from the office to kick things off.
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NEWS: House Lawmakers Seek to Establish Statewide Pre-Kindergarten Program
Juneau – Representative’s Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks), Les Gara (D-Anchorage), Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage), Harriet Drummond (D-Anchorage), Sam Kito III (D-Juneau) and Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan) have pre-filed legislation to create a statewide, voluntary pre-kindergarten program to prepare Alaska’s children for entry into the education system.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: UAS Intro to Mining Class
The UAS/high school course “Introduction to Mining Occupations and Operations” will start on Monday January 26, 2015, be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:15 - 6:00 pm, and will conclude on April 15. The University awards 3 UAS credits to students who successfully complete the course and provides full scholarship to pay all the costs of the course.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Happy Holidays
With many new exciting changes coming, and as we look forward to 2015, I want to wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy holiday season. Personally, 2014 has been an exciting year filled with big changes and lots of hard work. I am grateful to all the people in the communities I represent who have supported me and shared their hopes for a strong and healthy Southeast Alaska. Together, we can make positive changes that will ensure our children have a bright future.
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NEWS: House Democratic Caucus Celebrates New Administration of Bill Walker and Byron Mallott
Anchorage – Earlier today Bill Walker was sworn in as the Governor of Alaska during a ceremony in Juneau. During that same ceremony Byron Mallott was sworn in as Alaska’s Lieutenant Governor. The 13 members of the House Democratic Caucus send congratulations to the new Governor and Lt. Governor and pledge to work with the Administration to solve the pressing problems facing Alaska.
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NEWS: Independent State Representative Dan Ortiz Joins the House Democratic Caucus
Anchorage- Newly elected District 36 State Representative Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan) was welcomed Wednesday as the newest member of the House Democratic Caucus. Ortiz ran as an independent candidate without party affiliation but he chose to join the House Democratic Caucus in part because of the freedom the caucus gives its members to vote their conscience.
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NEWS: House Democrats Announce Leadership for 29th Alaska Legislature
Anchorage – Today, Alaska’s House Democratic Caucus announced its leadership for the 29th Alaska Legislature and its commitment to honor the voice of the Alaska people in the recent General Election.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Juneau Access SEIS Comment Period Extended
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has extended the public comment period for the Juneau Access Improvements Project Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to November 25.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: NOTICE Department of Education Regulations Comment Period
The Department of Education has released nine draft regulation changes resulting from HB 278 (the education omnibus bill), HB 210 (dealing with regulating the use of restraints or seclusion), HB 154 (designating natural and cultural history repositories) and a move to have consistency in math credit requirements.
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