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Note from Rep. Gara – September 19th: Rep. Gara, Facing Foster Care Launch Back to School Laptop Drive for Foster Youth

September 19, 2017

Rep. Les Gara, 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. Gara and Metivier, both former foster youth, founded the Laptops for Foster Youth effort at the suggestion of many youth, who faced barriers to success, and needed online access to schoolwork.

NEWS: Alaska House Passes Final Piece of a Comprehensive Fiscal Plan to Protect the Alaska Economy

April 15, 2017

Juneau – Today, the Alaska House of Representatives passed the “Education Funding Act” to set up a stable revenue stream to help pay for Alaska’s constitutionally mandated public education system. House Bill 115 is the final piece of the Alaska House Majority Coalition’s comprehensive fiscal plan to pass the Alaska House of Representatives.

Rep. Stutes’ April 14th Newsletter

April 14, 2017

First off, I want to wish everyone a Happy Easter! Secondly, the agenda for this e-news is: an update on fisheries bills, followed by some Kodiak and Yakutat student artwork, and finally an update on budget issues.

NEWS: Senators Can Reverse Ill-Conceived Cuts by Adopting House’s Fully Funded Budget

April 12, 2017

Juneau – Members of the Alaska House Majority Coalition are responding to attempts by members of the Senate Majority and House Minority to shift blame to the administration of Alaska Governor Bill Walker for a dangerous budget cut to Alaska Pioneer Homes.

Rep. Parish’s April 7th Newsletter: Day 90 is coming up fast, but Spring is already here!

April 7, 2017

Hello friends and neighbors in Juneau and across Alaska! Day 90 is coming up fast, but Spring is already here! I went outside today and it wasn’t even cold! This week’s edition is focused on our public education system. Our state is struggling with a faltering economy and with social problems such as child-abuse and drug-addiction. I believe prevention is our best option, that begins with a well-funded public education system.

Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Senate Cuts Education and Public Testimony

April 6, 2017

Day 80 of 90 – As the voter-approved legislative session winds down to its final days, “must-pass” legislation such as the budget and deficit reduction plans are still being vetted.

NEWS: Bill Introduced to Provide More Funds for Public Education

April 6, 2017

Juneau – Wednesday, the Alaska House of Representatives read across a bill introduced by Rep. Justin Parish (D-Juneau) to restructure the Public School Trust Fund. The restructure is expected to bring in more than $10 million annually for education by combining what are now separate accounts and utilizing a percent of market value (POMV) draw of 4.75 percent of the fund’s value.

NEWS: Rep. Wool Opposes Dangerous Budget Cuts to the University of Alaska

April 5, 2017

Juneau – The Alaska Senate is scheduled to take up the proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2018 on Thursday. The budget that passed the Alaska House of Representatives last month maintained the amount of funding for the University of Alaska at $325 million, but the Alaska Senate Majority is considering a $22 million cut that will be taken up on the Senate Floor Thursday.

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