Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Good News for Alaska: Medicaid Expansion will Actually Save us Money
February 16, 2015
I am grateful Governor Walker has decided to reverse the decision of the previous Administration and expand eligibility for the Medicaid program to an estimated 49,910 low-income Alaskans.
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NEWS: House Democrats Congratulate Arctic Appointees
July 16, 2014
Alaska’s Democratic State Representatives today congratulated former Lieutenant Governor, Alaska Representative, University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor, and Juneau Mayor Fran Ulmer, along with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr. (Ret.) on the announcement of their appointments to serve the United States on Arctic issues.
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NEWS: In-State Gas: Gasline Proposal Needs More Assurances about Affordable Local Gas
March 31, 2014
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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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Gas Line Update/Constituent Meeting Invite
February 27, 2014
As expected, the Governor’s new gas line proposal has dominated much of the legislature’s discussions this session. Although the deal is far from done, and may not ultimately be the right path forward, the development of our natural gas reserves is a critical goal for the future of our state. It is essential that Alaskans have access to good information so we can negotiate a good deal for the long-term.
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NEWS: Democratic Legislators Welcome Large Gasline Terminus Announcement
October 7, 2013
Today, Democratic legislators released the following statements in reaction to the Alaska Pipeline Project’s announcement that it selected the area around Nikiski as the lead site for the proposed large-diameter Alaska LNG project’s natural gas liquefaction plant and terminal.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: You Deserve the Truth!
April 5, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
In the middle of the night, shortly after 2 am in the morning yesterday, the House Resources Committee prematurely rushed out a bill intended to give away a massive share of Alaska’s wealth to the oil industry.
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