JUNEAU- Today, Representative Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage) suddenly resigned as leader of the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition. Rep. Tuck intends to spend mornings before the daily floor sessions co-hosting a public radio program focused on children.
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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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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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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.
Read More →Juneau – The 13 members of the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition support the Medicaid expansion legislation unveiled Tuesday by Governor Bill Walker.
Read More →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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