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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Legislative Leaders Deserve an ‘F’

April 23, 2014 No Comments

What Kind of Grade Does This Legislature Earn on the Education Session? I remember my Lathrop High AP Composition teacher, Ms. Craig, handing out a book report at the beginning of the semester with a definite due date. Unlike most of my eager straight-A, college-focused colleagues, I procrastinated.

Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Bogus Bill Attempts to Take Minimum Wage Off Ballot

April 17, 2014 No Comments

If you have been a regular reader of my electronic and paper newsletters, you will know that I, like most Alaskans, support increasing the minimum wage and making sure it keeps up with inflation for years to come. The voter initiative on the ballot this August would do just that, and a strong vote of the people would help keep the measure in place for years to come.