Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Constituent Survey Results Are Now Available
Dear Neighbors,
Today is final day of the 27th Alaska Legislature. We are in the process of wrapping up the most essential state business including passing the capital and operating budgets and enacting a special package for education. It is still unknown whether the house will accept the Senate’s proposed legislation to increase tax incentives for new exploration and development on the North Slope. If not, we may be going into extended or special session.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Protecting Our Oil and Gas Future and Goodbye to a Great Alaskan
There are only four days left in the final session of the 24th Alaska legislature and there has been talk of an extended or special session to deal with unfinished business. Numerous bills are now in danger of failing due to lack of movement during the regular session. However, if we do go into extended or special session the main focus is sure to be primarily on oil taxes.
To make sure you have the facts about the oil tax issue, I have dedicated my recent newsletter to compiling the best information available.
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NEWS: Democrats Move to Improve Small Gasline Proposal
Without fixes, bill could undercut development and lead to high gas prices for Alaskans
JUNEAU – Before voting on House Bill 9 (HB9) tonight, House Democrats offered a number of amendments to protect consumers, resource development incentives, and the state’s interests as the state moves forward on a small gasline from the North Slope.
“I am all for getting a gasline to get Alaska’s gas to market and to Alaskans. A small line should be our last option. With alternatives that bring cheaper energy to Alaskans moving forward, it’s premature to rush ahead with a bill that undercuts development and puts the state and consumers at risk.”
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Highlights from the Operating Budget
Last night the house passed the operating budget for 2013. Although there were several changes I would have liked, I ultimately supported this budget because of the many positive benefits it will bring to all Alaskan families.
Budget highlights
We have expanded pre-kindergarten by adding courses at the university of Alaska to train pre-kindergarten teachers and adding funds for Best Beginnings and Alaska’s Parents as Teachers program (PAT).
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Please Take My Legislative Survey - Your Opinion Matters!
During the legislative session I am tasked with many important decisions affecting the lives of my friends and neighbors. For me to provide the best representation possible, it is important I hear your thoughts and opinions on major issues of the day.
You will soon receive my legislative survey in the mail and I would be grateful if you would take a moment to respond. If you would like take the survey on-line, you may go to: http://www.repchristuck.com/survey
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Rep. Tuck Introduces Bill to Allow Witnesses to Airport Security Pat-downs
“Having a witness at private pat-down searches will prevent inappropriate procedures”
JUNEAU - Today, Representative Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage) introduced legislation (HB 348) to allow travelers to request that a witness be present during private pat-down airport security searches.
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