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Rep. Gara’s December 27th Newsletter: Holiday Laptops for Foster Youth Drive: Holiday Wishes

December 27, 2017 admin anchorage, charity, foster youth, giving, helping, holidays, laptop, laptop drive, newsletter, sharing

I hope that you are well and happy this holiday season. My wife Kelly and I wish you health and happiness during this season and in the coming year.

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Rep. Gara’s November 20th Newsletter: Consumer Car Buying Alert and Health Insurance Deadline

November 20, 2017 admin affordable care act, alaskans, anchorage, auto, automobile, car buying, deadline, doc fee, fairness, health care, newsletter

I used to do a bit of consumer protection work, and in doing that learned a bit about car selling practices that, if you ever buy a new car, might help you get a more fair deal. In addition, I wanted to pass along some information about enrolling for health insurance before the December 15 deadline.

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NEWS: Alaska Car Buyers: Don’t be Fooled by Dealers’ Games

November 20, 2017 admin alaskans, auto, doc fee, fair, press, price, profit, purchasing

Anchorage – Today, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) issued the following alert to help consumers avoid unfair car dealer practices and negotiation strategies. Consumers should know the truth as they negotiate one of the largest purchases they will ever make. It is no secret that car dealers often use strategies to overcharge consumers for a new car.

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Rep. Gara’s November 13th Newsletter: Senate Leaders Choose No Jail Time for Car Theft, Sexual Abuse of Minors (and a Bigger Recession!) Over Staying at Work

November 13, 2017November 13, 2017 admin anchorage, crime, governor, newsletter, recession, SB54, senate, sentencing, special session

I’m here in Juneau, with almost no senators. That’s been the case for most of Special Session, as most Republican Senate majority members skipped work the first ten days of this 30-day Special Session and then left for good this past Saturday.

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Rep. Gara’s October 27th Newsletter: Saturday and Monday Crime Bill Public Testimony: How, When, and Where to Testify

October 27, 2017 admin anchorage, crime, newsletter, SB54, testimony

After four days in the House Judiciary Committee, the bill to strengthen criminal penalties where prior law left them arguably (in my view) too soft has passed, and is now being heard by the House Finance Committee. I am on that committee, and serve as Vice Chair.

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Rep. Gara’s October 24th Newsletter: Facts Beat Myths: Tonight, Crime Bill Public Testimony

October 24, 2017 admin action alert, crime, justice, newsletter, public, SB54, SB91, sentencing, special session, testimony

I’ve been running around trying to get things done at the Capitol for this latest “Unspecial Session.” Sorry I didn’t get this out earlier!!

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NEWS: Rep. Gara to Speak at a Foster Youth Conference in Anchorage

September 28, 2017 admin anchorage, conference, event, foster care, foster youth, press, speaking

Anchorage – Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage), an advocate for reforms to Alaska’s overburdened foster care system, will speak tomorrow at Alaska’s annual conference for volunteers who work with foster youth. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are volunteers from across the state who represent children in foster care cases with a goal of helping make sure they have the best chance to succeed in life.

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NEWS: Back-To-School Laptop Drive For Success

September 20, 2017 admin alaskans, anchorage, donation, drive, EDUCATION, foster care, foster youth, laptop, press

Anchorage – Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) and Facing Foster Care in Alaska founder Amanda Metivier are launching a back-to-school drive to get more laptops to foster youth so they can succeed in school.