Rep. Tuck’s Newsletter: Important Deadline! PFD Applications Due Tonight by 11:59 pm
Dear Neighbors, If you haven’t done so yet, please don’t forget to apply for your 2015 Permanent Fund Dividend. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm tonight, March 31. Once again, because of good stock market performance, this year’s PFD is expected to be one of the largest.
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Rep. Tuck: Action Alert: Final Chance to Weigh in on Operating Budget and School Funding
Dear Neighbors, As we approach the final days of the first session of the 29th Alaska Legislature major decisions are being made at a rapid pace and I want to make sure you are kept informed about your right to be heard.
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Rep. Tuck’s Newsletter: National Guard Fixes Underway
Dear Neighbors,
As a new member this session of the Alaska House Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, I take very seriously my responsibility to protect and assist all members of our armed services. Particularly those who are vulnerable to abuses of power because of their duty to follow orders.
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NEWS: The Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition Supports Governor Bill Walkers Medicaid Expansion Legislation
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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NEWS: The Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition Unites in Opposition to Operating Budget that Harms Kids, Seniors and the Neediest of Alaskans
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.
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Rep. Tuck’s Newsletter: Online Survey Closes Friday Evening
I would like to thank the hundreds of people who have filled out my 2015 Legislative Survey either online or by mail. I will be closing the link at the end of business on Friday so I can tally the results.
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