This week, legislators returned to Juneau for the regular session. We’re working on a variety of important issues, and the state’s budget remains our highest priority. With many challenges facing our state, we need a responsible action plan for Alaska.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: The “Alaska Reads Act”
Among the highpoints of the first week of the legislative session is the momentum behind the Alaska Reads Act to help Alaska’s youngest students become better readers. Reading is so crucial for young people because of the link between reading proficiency and student success.
House District 38 E-Newsletter
Happy New Year! I’m thankful we’re past the hump of winter solstice and moving forward to spring! This week we began the second regular session of the 31st Legislature. I am ready for a productive session in Juneau.
Welcome to Session & Upcoming Constituent Coffee Event
Tuesday was the first day of the second legislative session. This year brings on new challenges and opportunities, including taking on a new role as the Chair of the House Labor and Commerce Committee.
VETO OVERRIDE VOTE
Tomorrow at 10:30am, the legislature will convene in joint session to vote on overriding the Governor’s vetoes of Marine Highway and school bond debt reimbursement funding. I intend to vote “yes” to override. It is unacceptable that coastal communities have been cut off from ferry service for long periods of time, and that veto of school bond debt reimbursement shifts tens of millions of dollars in costs onto the back of local property tax payers.
Rep. John Lincoln’s Legislative Recap
Greetings from snowy Juneau! The D-40 office is excited to be back together in the Capitol building – including new staff. We are looking forward to the work ahead of us for this session. This issue will highlight some of the important topics that will be discussed over the next several months: 2020 Census information for your region, an introduction to new staff, and helpful details for staying informed and involved during this session.
Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: A New Session Brings Hope for Solutions
The 2020 legislative session begins this afternoon when lawmakers from across Alaska gather in Juneau to do the people’s business. I hope that every member of the House and Senate is ready to work because that’s what it will take to overcome the significant fiscal and political hurdles facing our state.
Ready, Set, Session!
The Alaska State Legislature is gavelling into session today at 1:00pm. As session gets underway, the best way to keep up-to-date is through www.akleg.gov. From there, you can watch committee meetings, track bills, and check the legislative schedule. You can watch Floor Sessions on Gavel Alaska. And of course, I will be sending out email newsletters every few weeks with updates.