Rep. Tuck’s Newsletter: National Guard Fixes Underway
March 27, 2015
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: Legislators Propose Major Overhaul of Alaska’s Code of Military Justice
February 23, 2015
Juneau – Legislation to overhaul Alaska’s seldom used and outdated Code of Military Justice was introduced today in both the Alaska House and Senate. A recent non-partisan legislative research report detailed shortcomings in the Alaska Code of Military Justice and found that the leadership of the Alaska National Guard was largely unaware that the Code even existed. The legislation is sponsored by Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) and Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition Leader Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage).
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NEWS: Legislators Propose Legislation to Improve Safety in the Alaska National Guard, Update the Alaska Military Code, and Expand Opportunities for Veteran Employment
January 15, 2015
ANCHORAGE – Representative Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage) and Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) are filing a package of legislation to improve the Alaska National Guard and address critical veteran’s issues.
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NEWS: House Democrats Honor Alaska National Guard
July 29, 2014
House Democratic Leader Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage) today encouraged Alaskans to join the Democratic caucus in observing Alaska National Guard Appreciation Day, Wednesday, July 30, 2014.
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NEWS: House Passes Rep. Tuck Amendment to Help Military Families
April 16, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska state House of Representatives accepted an amendment from House Democratic Leader Chris Tuck to help Alaska’s military families save time, money, and aggravation upon returning from a deployment. The amendment to SB 145 allows military families with special needs children who qualify for Home and Community Based Services under Medicaid to continue to receive those services when they return from a deployment without having to go through a lengthy re-application process.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Honoring Veterans Day - Event to Support Veterans Museum
November 8, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
I hope this Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, you will join me in taking a moment to honor the men and women who have sacrificed so much in defense of our nation and our freedoms.
I would also like to bring to your attention the 12th annual meeting, dinner, & auction which will raise funds for the Alaska Veterans Museum this Saturday.
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