Fairbanks – Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) will host a constituent meeting Saturday to update Fairbanksans on the progress of the 29th Alaska Legislature. The forum will be held in the Raven Landing Center at 1222 Cowles Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fairbanksans are invited to discuss a variety of topics including the current budget, natural gas, education, marijuana and Medicaid expansion.
This Saturday, February 28, I will be returning to Anchorage to host my annual constituent meeting and legislative update at the Elim Café. I hope you will be able to join me for snacks, refreshments, and interesting conversation. Your thoughts and concerns will provide me with the guidance I need to better represent you in the Alaska Legislature.
This past week Governor Walker began the process of making good on his campaign promise to accept Medicaid expansion and help provide coverage for vulnerable Alaskans. As many of you know I, along with many other individuals and organizations, have been out-spoken supporters of Medicaid expansion and I could not be more pleased with the actions of our new Governor.
On October 16 I will be undertaking my annual district tour with representatives of the Municipality to identify needed road, park and pedestrian safety improvement projects.
I was so happy to see everyone at the constituent meetings this week. We enjoyed salad, breadsticks, and great conversation at Tyson Elementary, Wonder Park Elementary, and the Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Church.
Now that the legislative session is over I am back in Anchorage and ready to continue working on state and local issues that are important to you. I have resumed my usual Tuesday morning constituent meetings at the Elim Café (at the corner of Arctic and Dimond Boulevard). If you have any issues you would like to discuss or any thoughts you would like to share, please stop by.
Friends and Neighbors, The legislative session has picked up the pace as we near the home stretch. With less than a month left, the House is holding Floor sessions almost every day. Legislation has to be though committees soon and at least through one body to help ensure success.
Good news for my friends and neighbors in Anchorage: there are two important events coming up this Saturday, February 22nd. First, if there is an issue before the Alaska Legislature that you are concerned about or supportive of, please come and speak up to the Anchorage Caucus from 9:00am to 2:00pm in the Assembly Chambers at the Loussac Library. I’ll be co-chairing the meeting.
