The House Finance Committee will be meeting today at 5pm for public testimony on SB54. Since this Committee meeting will be teleconferenced, you can call in, or send written testimony to housefinance@akleg.gov.
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!!
An Invitation to Testify on SB54 – As much as I loved being home in Airport Heights, we’re now all back in Juneau for the fourth special session! We hit the ground running yesterday, working on SB 54, the revision to our crime bill.
This week there are two important bills up for public. I have shared the details for public testimony on these bill since many of you have expressed interest in them. Click the pic for an up-to-date schedule of opportunity for public testimony. The calendar is often updated, so keep checking to stay up to the minute on any changes.
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.
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.
Today the House Finance Committee will be taking testimony on the state operating budget. I serve on three Finance subcommittees which passed recommended budgets for the Department of Corrections and the departments of Revenue and Administration. The Finance Committee has compiled the department budgets into one budget and will be taking testimony from across the state this week. Now it is your turn to make your voice heard.
I didn’t mean to scare you with an “alert”. All is fine. Sort of. We have worked with Finance Committee Chairs to make it easier for you to testify on the budget. Here are a few budget facts for your consideration:
