NEWS: Bill to Create School Zones around All Schools Moves from Committee
JUNEAU - Today, the House Community and Regional Affairs Committee moved House Democratic Leader Chris Tuck’s legislation (HB317) to slow traffic and improve students’ safety around all schools in Alaska by requiring school zone markings at all school locations.
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NEWS: In-State Gas: Gasline Proposal Needs More Assurances about Affordable Local Gas
JUNEAU – House Democratic legislators are working with the House Resources Committee to make sure the Legislature does what it can to assure Alaskans get access to affordable gas for in-state use from the governor’s proposed liquefied natural gas project.
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NEWS: Democrats Move Pro-Job, Public Education and Cost-Saving Budget Amendments
JUNEAU – Today, Alaska House Democratic legislators offered a series of amendments to the state operating budget to improve public education, promote workforce development, and trim wasteful spending.
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NEWS: House Democratic Legislators Welcome New Representative Sam Kito III
JUNEAU – Today, House Democratic legislators gathered around Sam Kito III to announce his confirmation as the new representative for House District 32. The caucus met Monday night along with democratic members of the House Majority to unanimously confirm Kito.
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NEWS: Democratic Legislators Introduce Pro-Public School Bill Package
JUNEAU – Today, House and Senate Democratic legislators announced a suite of legislation designed to strengthen public schools and help all Alaskan students succeed. The package of legislation is designed to promote excellence and increase options for students within the public school system while maintaining accountability and reversing cuts to student services.
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ADVISORY: Democratic Legislators to Hold Press Conference on Suite of Education Legislation
JUNEAU – Today, House and Senate Democratic legislators announced they will hold a press conference tomorrow morning, Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. to introduce a suite of pro-public school legislation. The package of legislation would ensure public schools have the resources they need to succeed, families have more educational options within the public school system, and schools are accountable to students, parents, and employers who demand educational success for all students.
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