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ALL Press Releases from House Minority Democrats

Aug. 10, 2010 PDF	House Democrats comment on Senator Stevens' passing Kerttula
Aug. 3, 2010 PDF	Joint Legislative Health Caucus meeting to discuss Caregiving and the Aging Wide range of professionals, seniors and caregivers to present at August 4th meeting Cissna
Aug. 2, 2010 PDF	Legislators comment on National Night Out anti-crime event "Neighborhood Crime Watch helps keep Anchorage safe" Buch Gruenberg
Jul. 23, 2010 PDF	Lawmakers call on AG to renew 2007 local gas supply guarantee Alaskans deserve same assurances in the future as we have now Gardner Gara Davis French
Jul. 21, 2010 PDF	Rep. Petersen comments on Anchorage traffic calming efforts I’ll keep working until Northeast Anchorage communities get the traffic safety upgrades they asked for
Jul. 16, 2010 PDF	Democrats call for hearings on potential sale of BP's Alaska assets Deal too big for Alaska not to know job, production and gasline implications http://www.akdemocrats.org/docs/071610_Caucus_letter_to_Chenault_on_BP_hearings.pdf Kerttula Guttenberg
Jul. 15, 2010 PDF	Rep. Guttenberg testifies before congressional subcommittee on pipeline integrity Guttenberg: "Alyeska's 'open-working-environment' was not working at all" Guttenberg
Jul. 15, 2010 PDF	Testimony of Representative David Guttenberg Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureUnited States House of RepresentativesHearing on The Safety of Hazardous Liquid Pipelines (Part 2): Integrity Management Washington, DC -- July 15, 2010 Guttenberg
Jul. 14, 2010 PDF	Rep. Guttenberg to testify before congressional subcommittee on pipeline integrity Guttenberg: "We must listen to employees and act on pipeline safety concerns" Guttenberg
Jul. 7, 2010 PDF	Rep. Guttenberg comments on Alyeska President stepping down Change is an opportunity to "improve TAPS' safety and integrity" Guttenberg
Jun. 29, 2010 PDF	Representative Doogan to undergo brain surgery
Jun. 28, 2010 PDF	Citizen Jurors Now Protected in Alaska Law Counseling available when civic duty becomes traumatic HB052 Kerttula
Jun. 24, 2010 PDF	Representative Tuck named to scholarship funding task force “I want to help find real solutions for making college and trade school affordable.”
Jun. 24, 2010 PDF	Reps Foster and Salmon comment on U.S. Senate’s passage of the Tribal Law and Order Act Village public safety resources “much needed” in rural Alaska Salmon
Jun. 16, 2010 PDF	Signed & Sealed: Foster Care Reform Legislation Signed by Governor HB126 Gara
Jun. 10, 2010 PDF	New Look for Chinook Elementary funds escape veto Work to continue popular community effort will begin this summer Buch
Jun. 3, 2010 PDF	Governor yanks health coverage from over 1200 Alaskan kids Veto leaves many unanswered questions, uncovered children SB013 Kerttula Gara Gardner
May. 19, 2010 PDF	Rep. Gruenberg looks nationally for new Alaska solutions Legislator only Alaskan official to attend national meeting Gruenberg
May. 15, 2010 PDF	Community gives a "New Look" to Chinook Elementary School Legislator, teachers, parents and students plant shrubs, paint and landscape Buch
May. 12, 2010 PDF	Governor signs bill making the Alaska Malamute Alaska's state dog Polaris K-12 School students and teachers applaud the experience and results HB14 Gardner
Apr. 29, 2010 PDF	Friday "Forgotten Children" Rally Achieving Foster Youth Success Through Awareness Gara
Apr. 20, 2010 PDF	Senator French's Legislation Requiring Corporate and Union Campaign Disclosure Passes Legislature SB 284 responds to Alaskans' concerns over recent federal court ruling SB284 Gara
Apr. 19, 2010 PDF	LAWMAKERS PRAISE ENERGY BILL Stakeholders and legislators created "Alaska Sustainable Energy Act" SB220
Apr. 19, 2010 PDF	Senate Passes Foster Care Bill Gara
Apr. 19, 2010 PDF	ALASKAN MALAMUTE DECLARED STATE DOG Legislature passes school children’s proposal HB14 Gardner
Apr. 19, 2010 PDF	NEW LAW PROTECTS CITIZEN JURORS Counseling available when civic duty becomes traumatic HB52 Kerttula
Apr. 18, 2010 PDF	LEGISLATURE APPROVES MAJOR FOSTER CARE REFORMS Senate Passes Foster Care Bill HB126 Gara
Apr. 18, 2010 PDF	FAIRBANKS TO RECEIVE VETERANS' CEMETERY State budget funds long-awaited facility; reimbursed 100% by federal money SB230 Guttenberg
Apr. 17, 2010 PDF	LEGISLATURE PROMOTES ASSISTANCE FOR CRIME VICTIMS Lawmakers ask Congress to pass Crime Victims Fund Preservation Act HJR48 Kerttula
Apr. 15, 2010 PDF	Legislators Promote Medicare Solution - Again Democrats Push Plan to Help Alaska Seniors HJR35 Ellis Guess
Apr. 13, 2010 PDF	LEGISLATURE APPROVES MAJOR FOSTER CARE REFORMS House Passes Foster Care Bill; Success Initiatives in Budget HB126 Gara
Apr. 12, 2010 PDF	Legislature Passes Bill to Maintain Federal Prescription Benefits in Pioneer Homes Senator Wielechowski’s bill protects Veterans and other Pioneer Homes residents for years to come SB215 Gara
Apr. 8, 2010 PDF	"A NEW LOOK FOR CHINOOK" Rep. Bob Buch spearheads effort to spruce up Chinook Elementary School Buch
Apr. 7, 2010 PDF	BILL TO BENEFIT ALASKA’S FOSTER YOUTH MOVES AHEAD Foster care bill clears another hurdle HB126 Gara
Apr. 6, 2010 PDF	PETERSEN TO MARCH IN SUPPORT OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN Anchorage lawmaker encourages participation in Alaska Walk for Autism HB187
Apr. 5, 2010 PDF	PETERSEN WORKS TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM EXCESSIVE FUEL PRICES Amendment addresses high gasoline, diesel, heating oil prices HCR19
Mar. 31, 2010 PDF	NEW LAW DEFENDS VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT Holmes' bill enables rural victims to receive protective orders HB307
Mar. 29, 2010 PDF	Legislators Offer Medicare Solution Lawmakers Unveil Plan to Help Alaska Seniors Gara
Mar. 22, 2010 PDF	Lawmakers Laud Enstar Decision to Let Consumer Protection Ruling Stand Company won’t ask agency to reconsider determination Gara
Mar. 18, 2010 PDF	LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS SEEKS SUCCESS STORIES Alaskans' knowledge can help solve Alaska challenges Cissna
Mar. 17, 2010 PDF	Energy Policy Amendments Create Job Opportunities, Accountability Next Step Must Include Real Jobs and Energy Development HB306
Mar. 12, 2010 PDF	Canceled ANCHORAGE CAUCUS / CONSTITUENT PIZZA PARTIES - due to bad weather and no flights from Juneau DOOGAN, HOLMES, GARDNER, BUCH unable to depart Gardner Buch
Mar. 9, 2010 PDF	House Democrats Defend Victims of Identity Security Breach Democratic Caucus Recommends Corrective Action by State Departments Gardner Kerttula Guttenberg Buch Cissna Crawford Gruenberg Salmon
Mar. 1, 2010 PDF	ANCHORAGE LAWMAKERS APPLAUD RCA DECISION Consumers shouldn't pay for company's error; Democrats' bill would protect ratepayers HB279 Gara
Feb. 25, 2010 PDF	NEW LAW DEFENDS VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT Holmes' bill enables claimants to receive protective orders HB307
Feb. 23, 2010 PDF	HEALTH CAUCUS ADDRESSES RURAL PRIORITIES Alaska Experts Will Discuss Rural Health and Social Safety Net Cissna
Feb. 22, 2010 PDF	REP. GUTTENBERG ADDRESSES OFFICIAL TRAVEL State Should Pay For Executives, Not Their Families HB353 Guttenberg
Feb. 19, 2010 PDF	Democratic Legislators Seek to Limit Corporate Influence on Elections HB358 HB359 Gara French
Feb. 10, 2010 PDF	No Doctor In the House: New Legislation Calls For Action To Create Medicare Clinics http://www.akdemocrats.org/docs/021010_Medicare_ISER_study.pdf HB335 Gara Cissna
Feb. 2, 2010 PDF	DEMOCRATS CALL ON ALLIANCE TO TELL TRUTH Jobs, investment up in Alaska since ACES passed Kerttula Gara Crawford
Jan. 26, 2010 PDF	LEGISLATORS URGE GOVERNOR TO STAND UP TO CORPORATE ABUSE Science panel member removed following apparent cruise industry pressure Kerttula Gardner Gara French
Jan. 25, 2010 PDF	Lawmakers Offer Homeowners Way to Reduce Energy Costs Bill Builds on Successful Home Energy Rebate HB278
Jan. 21, 2010 PDF	FIVE DEMOCRATS VOICE ANGER OVER SUPREME COURT RULING Decision is ‘slap in the face to Alaskans’ Guttenberg Gara Gruenberg
Jan. 15, 2010 PDF	State Officials Form Coastal Caucus Legislators to Engage Obama's Ocean Task Force on Behalf of State Legislators Kerttula Buch
Jan. 14, 2010 PDF	Mentorship Effort Launched To Increase Success for Foster Youth Gara
Jan. 14, 2010 PDF	TWO ANCHORAGE DEMS ROLL OUT EDUCATION BILL Gara, Tuck legislation would enhance parental involvement Gara
Jan. 12, 2010 PDF	LEGISLATORS URGE GOVERNOR TO JOIN ANTI GOUGING EFFORTS Several Democrats say tax suspension not enough HB68 SB54
Jan. 7, 2010 PDF	DEMOCRATS FILE CONSUMER PROTECTION BILL Petersen, Tuck, Wielechowski and Gara act to prevent unfair utility bill surprises Gara
Dec. 22, 2009 PDF	CRAWFORD RELINQUISHES HOUSE FINANCE ROLE Democratic Caucus selects Rep. Doogan to fill important seat Crawford Salmon Gara
Dec. 8, 2009 PDF	SALMON STILL WITH MINORITY CAUCUS ‘The rumors of my defection have been greatly exaggerated’ Salmon
Dec. 1, 2009 PDF	State Launches Foster Parent Recruitment Ad Effort During Holiday Season Download the Windows Media Video Gara
Nov. 16, 2009 PDF	HOUSE MINORITY NAMES FOSTER TO FINANCE COMMITTEE Nome Rep is honored to serve Kerttula Gara Crawford Salmon
Nov. 15, 2009 PDF	HOUSE DEMOCRATS CONFIRM NEAL FOSTER ‘Process worked the way it’s supposed to’ Kerttula
Nov. 12, 2009 PDF	LEGISLATORS INVITE PUBLIC TO GASLINE TALK Great opportunity for public to participate in process Guttenberg
Nov. 9, 2009 PDF	REP. CRAWFORD CALLS FOR PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP FOR GAS PIPELINE Pipeline should be a top national priority for economic development Crawford
Oct. 26, 2009 PDF	Anchorage Legislators Express Concern Over Mayor’s Proposal to Use Municipal Revenue Sharing for Government Expenditures Call for Mayor to Reverse Proposal and Spend State Revenue Sharing on Property Tax Relief Gara
Oct. 21, 2009 PDF	New Research Finds Alaskans Pay 41 Percent Higher Gas Prices Legislators to Urge Support for Anti-Price Gouging Bill at Friday’s AFN Energy Hearing
Oct. 16, 2009 PDF	State Denying Some Disabled Veterans Their Legal Prescription Medicine Benefits Legislators, Advocates Propose Fix Gara
Oct. 14, 2009 PDF	STATEMENT ON FOSTER'S PASSING FROM HOUSE MINORITY LEADER Inspirational legislator will be missed Kerttula
Oct. 9, 2009 PDF	KERTTULA CONGRATULATES COGHILL Legislators have served together since '98 Kerttula
Oct. 9, 2009 PDF	GARA RECEIVES PUBLIC OFFICIAL OF YEAR AWARD FOR FOSTER CARE WORK Legislators have served together since '98 Gara
Oct. 6, 2009 PDF	GARA TO RECEIVE PUBLIC OFFICIAL OF YEAR AWARD FOR FOSTER CARE WORK Wednesday ceremony at Captain Cook Gara
Sep. 23, 2009 PDF	REPRESENTATIVE SELECTED TO TRAVEL TO EUROPE AS DISTINGUISHED MARSHALL FELLOW
Sep. 22, 2009 PDF	Petersen: Consumers Should Not Have To Pay for Enstar’s Mistake Muldoon Rep. Joins Wielechowski in Urging RCA to Deny Enstar’s Request to Make Customers Pay for $5.7 million Error
Sep. 21, 2009 PDF	REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI TO MEET WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO DISCUSS ROADS & SENIORS
Sep. 14, 2009 PDF	INTERIOR DELEGATION MEETING TO BE HELD ON WILDLAND FIRE AND AIR QUALITY ISSUES
Sep. 11, 2009 PDF	LOCAL LEGISLATOR TO EAT ON $2.30 A MEAL REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI TAKES FOOD STAMP CHALLENGE
Sep. 9, 2009 PDF	REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI TO ATTEND WEEKEND SUMMIT FOR EMERGING LEADERS
Aug. 31, 2009 PDF	REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI TO GET 'DOWN AND DIRTY' AT POGO UNDERGROUND MINE TOUR
Aug. 31, 2009 PDF	REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI TO STAND UNITED WITH UNION LOCALS AT LABOR DAY PARADE
Aug. 28, 2009 PDF	INTERIOR DELEGATION BRINGS LOCAL AND STATE OFFICALS TOGETHER WITH THE CENSUS BUREAU
Aug. 26, 2009 PDF	REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI GOES BACK TO SCHOOL WITH CHAMBER EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Aug. 17, 2009 PDF	REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI TO INSPECT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS WITH INTERIOR DELEGATION
Jul. 16, 2009 PDF	Petersen Requests Anti-Price Gouging Bill Be Considered During Special Session Alaskan Gas Prices Remain the Highest in the Nation HB068
Jul. 3, 2009 PDF	HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER'S STATEMENT ON PALIN ANNOUNCEMENT 'I was stunned by governor’s shocking announcement' Kerttula
Jun. 29, 2009 PDF	TUCK TO ATTEND, SPEAK AT BUSINESS OPENING Unique Machine will bring jobs, more manufacturing to South Anchorage
Jun. 25, 2009 PDF	ANTI PRICE GOUGING EFFORTS CONTINUE Bill sponsors ask for interim hearings to address high fuel costs
Jun. 19, 2009 PDF	'FOSTERWEAR' CLOTHING EFFORT GOES STATEWIDE New Participating Retailers Extend Reach From Southeast To North Slope Gara
Jun. 18, 2009 PDF	Legislators Call on Exxon to Pay Money Owed to Oil Spill Victims Lawmakers Insist Paying this Debt Would Show Good Faith Salmon Gara
Jun. 18, 2009 PDF	LANDMARK ALASKA ID THEFT & CONSUMER PROTECTIONS TAKE EFFECT HB065 Gara
Jun. 17, 2009 PDF	GUTTENBERG TO DISCUSS BROADBAND WITH CHAMBER Reliable, fast internet access key to economic future HB107 Guttenberg
Jun. 3, 2009 PDF	DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE INTENT TO OVERRIDE GOVERNOR Energy stimulus funds too important to Alaskans' futures Crawford Kerttula Cissna
May. 21, 2009 PDF	DEMOCRATS: ‘GOVERNOR SHOULD TAKE ENERGY FUNDS’ House Dems still hope to secure Alaska’s stimulus dollars Crawford Kerttula
May. 12, 2009 PDF	We Want You: Press Conference Today Launches Fix to Alaska’s Foster Parent Shortage Gara
Apr. 19, 2009 PDF	DEMOCRATS TRY ONCE MORE TO PROTECT SAVINGS Budget will put state’s savings account at risk Gara Kerttula
Apr. 19, 2009 PDF	KERTTULA PLEASED SENATE SEAT FINALLY FILLED Former Mayor Egan will represent Juneau in State Senate Kerttula
Apr. 15, 2009 PDF	DEMOCRATS BLOCK ATTEMPT TO RAID STATE’S SAVINGS 'We’re not going to be held hostage' Kerttula
Apr. 15, 2009 PDF	Bill Would Increase Home Energy Efficiency Kawasaki bill offers tax exemptions for certain improvements HB224
Apr. 13, 2009 PDF	KERTTULA SUPPORTS EGAN COMPROMISE Botelho suggests former Mayor Egan as Senate District B compromise Kerttula
Apr. 10, 2009 PDF	EDUCATION COMMITTEE PASSES EARLY ED BILL Tuck bill would help parents provide pre-K education
Apr. 10, 2009 PDF	ALASKA TIED FOR LAST PLACE IN PRE-K EDUCATION Democrats working to improve opportunities statewide HB069
Apr. 7, 2009 PDF	DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS CALL FOR MINIMUM WAGE HIKE BEFORE END OF SESSION Minimum Wage Hikes Ended Under Murkowski; Alaska's Minimum Wage $1/Hr. Lower Than West Coast Average HB125
Apr. 2, 2009 PDF	APRIL HEALTH CAUCUS LIVE FROM THE BANKS OF THE YUKON RIVER Community and Student Leaders to testify from across the state Cissna
Apr. 1, 2009 PDF	LEGISLATURE HONORS SEAWOLVES HOOPS SUCCESS Tuck Citation Congratulates Women's Team for Record-Breaking Season
Apr. 1, 2009 PDF	VETERANS' HEALTH CARE TAKES CENTER STAGE Guttenberg urges health care access for Vets across Alaska HJR10 Guttenberg
Mar. 30, 2009 PDF	TUCK JOINS OUTDOOR HERITAGE CAUCUS Bi-partisan group focuses on hunting and fishing issues, rights
Mar. 19, 2009 PDF	FOSTER CARE SUMMIT MEETS IN JUNEAU FRIDAY 'Today's obstacles to success; tomorrow's solutions' Gara
Mar. 17, 2009 PDF	GARDNER BILL MOVES FROM JUDICIARY Law will prohibit minors from using cell phones while driving HB015 Gardner
Mar. 12, 2009 PDF	BILL AIMS TO HELP FAMILIES OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN Petersen, Dahlstrom team up against Autism HB187
Mar. 12, 2009 PDF	STATE MEDICARE FIX PROPOSED TO HELP SENIORS Many Can't Find A Doctor Gara
Mar. 11, 2009 PDF	Children's Rights Bill Passes Education Committee Bill Fixes Major Problems facing Foster Youth HB126 Gara
Feb. 27, 2009 PDF	FIXING FOSTER CARE Foster Care Reform Bill Heard at 9 Monday HB126 Gara
Feb. 24, 2009 PDF	TUCK: ‘MONEY MATTERS ARE PRIVATE’ Debit card benefit payments intrude on rights of unemployed
Feb. 20, 2009 PDF	Senator Joe Thomas & Reps. Les Gara and Bill Thomas Launch Bipartisan State Energy Conservation Plan Gara
Feb. 18, 2009 PDF	Legislators Request Permanent Fund Board To Stop Investing In Companies Implicated in Darfur Genocide Gara
Feb. 12, 2009 PDF	PETERSEN: AG REPORT CONFIRMS NEED FOR PRICE GOUGING LAW Lack of competition effectively creates anti-trust climate HB068
Feb. 11, 2009 PDF	FIXING FOSTER CARE Comprehensive Legislation to Help Foster Youth Filed Today Gara
Feb. 11, 2009 PDF	KAWASAKI: ‘DENALI BELONGS TO US’ Fairbanks Rep. says mountain should bear traditional name
Feb. 11, 2009 PDF	PETERSEN BILL WOULD STRENGTHEN MIN. WAGE Alaskan workers lag behind rest of West Coast HB125
Feb. 10, 2009 PDF	EDUCATION COMMITTEE TO HEAR EARLY ED BILL Tuck bill would help parents provide pre-K education
Feb. 5, 2009 PDF	GARA, WIELECHOWSKI, KAWASAKI AND BUCH CALL FOR AFFORDABLE, UNIVERSAL KIDS HEALTH COVERAGE FEDERAL LAW SIGNED THIS WEEK HELPS STATES EXPAND CHILDREN’S HEALTH PLANS Gara Buch
Feb. 2, 2009 PDF	PETERSEN FIGHTS TO BAN GAS PRICE GOUGING Bill would protect consumers from excessive prices HB068
Jan. 28, 2009 PDF	DARFUR GENOCIDE LEGISLATION HEARD THURSDAY Wed., 8 a.m., National Darfur Genocide Debate Local Again—Bill Hearing Start HB045 Gara
Jan. 20, 2009 PDF	Press Advisory: "News" of Emmonak's Pain Not "New": A Crisis Many Legislators Tried To Prevent Gara
Jan. 19, 2009 PDF	DEMOCRATS SEEK TO IMPROVE GRADUATION RATES BY ENHANCING PRE-K PARENT INVOLVEMENT Gara
Jan. 13, 2009 PDF	HOUSE DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE ORGANIZATION Caucus approaches 26th Legislature with optimism Kerttula Guttenberg Salmon Crawford Gara
Jan. 9, 2009 PDF	DARFUR GENOCIDE LEGISLATION FILED TODAY Legislators Renew Effort To Stop Alaska Investments In Companies Complicit In Mass Killings Gara
Jan. 8, 2009 PDF	DEMOCRATS FILE BILL TO PROVIDE EARLY EDUCATION Studies show improved graduation and earning rates for pre-K students
Jan. 8, 2009 PDF	GARDNER FILES BILL TO MAKE ROADWAYS SAFER Law will prohibit minors from using cell phones while driving Gardner
Dec. 30, 2008 PDF	NEW REPORT: ALASKA GAS PRICES STILL HIGHEST IN U.S. AK Refiners Taking In More Money Gara
Dec. 2, 2008 PDF	Democrats Propose Solution To High Alaska Gas Prices Legislation to target price gouging Gara
Nov. 13, 2008 PDF	FIXING FOSTER CARE: SUMMIT MEETS IN ANCHORAGE FRIDAY Foster children & alumni, experts, legislators join to find solutions Gara
Nov. 7, 2008 PDF	DEMOCRATS WAIT FOR FINAL RESULTS Democratic caucus delays reorganization until all votes counted Kerttula
Aug. 15, 2008 PDF	Legislative Health Caucus - Weathering Winter 2008/9 August 20th: Noon to 2:30 p.m. in Anchorage LIO conference room Cissna
Aug. 14, 2008 PDF	PROGRAM PROTECTS CONSUMERS UNTIL LAW TAKES EFFECT HB 65 will protect Alaskans against identity theft HB65 Gara
Aug. 12, 2008 PDF	DEMOCRATS SEEK SOLUTION TO ENERGY REBATE PROBLEM PFD link could cut off many Alaskans Gardner Buch Doll
Jul. 24, 2008 PDF	AUTHOR, ACTRESS VICTORIA ROWELL JOINS ALASKANS TO PUSH FOSTER CARE FIXES Press Conference scheduled for Friday at Covenant House Gara
Jul. 23, 2008 PDF	EDGMON BILL HELPS ALASKA'S HEAD START HB 332 will free up federal dollars for important Early Ed program HB332
Jul. 16, 2008 PDF	DEMOCRATS CALL ON STATE TO INTERVENE IN EXXON SUIT Call Exxon’s interest argument "frivolous" Gara Buch Doll
Jul. 14, 2008 PDF	TWO DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS TODAY PRAISED BP, CONOCO Gara French
Jun. 30, 2008 PDF	GARA TO HOST PUBLIC GASLINE DISCUSSION Community event scheduled for Tuesday at Denali Elementary Gara
Jun. 16, 2008 PDF	LEGISLATORS URGE GOVERNOR TO REVERSE VETO Funds would provide energy solutions, leverage federal dollars Guttenberg
Jun. 16, 2008 PDF	BOARD CONFIRMS VETS' RIGHT TO REPORT CRUELTY Rep. Gardner’s efforts result in clarification of regulations HB297 Gardner
Jun. 12, 2008 PDF	HIGHWAY SAFETY BILL BECOMES LAW MONDAY HB-88 aims to keep drivers minds on the road HB88 Gruenberg
Jun. 12, 2008 PDF	GOVERNOR TO SIGN BILL TO HELP VETERANS FRIDAY Guttenberg bill will help provide benefits information to veterans HB44 Guttenberg
Jun. 12, 2008 PDF	FAIRBANKS EVENT TO ADDRESS IMPACTS OF GAS PIPELINE Cissna hosts discussion on social, health and economic impacts of project Cissna
Jun. 12, 2008 PDF	GOVERNOR TO SIGN LANDMARK IDENTITY THEFT, PRIVACY Act Political opposites Gara, Coghill join to pass nation's strongest protections HB65 Gara
Apr. 18, 2008 PDF	EDGMON BILL HELPS ALASKA'S HEAD START HB 332 will free up federal dollars for important Early Ed program HB332
Apr. 15, 2008 PDF	HOUSE PASSES IMPORTANT ROAD SAFETY BILL Gruenberg, Gatto bill will prevent drivers from watching TV behind the wheel HB88 Gruenberg
Apr. 13, 2008 PDF	COLLEGE, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AID PASSES HOUSE Gara amendment will help close education gap in Alaska SB221 Gara
Apr. 12, 2008 PDF	Comprehensive Consumer Protection Act Heads to Governor HB 65 – The Personal Information Protection Act Combats Identity Theft HB065 Gara
Apr. 12, 2008 PDF	LEGISLATURE PASSES CRAWFORD BILL HB 366 will protect child support rights for children of convicts HB366 Crawford
Apr. 12, 2008 PDF	CRAWFORD PROTECTS INITIATIVE PROCESS 'Legislature shouldn’t tell Alaskans how to vote' Crawford
Apr. 3, 2008 PDF	State Legislature Passes Purple Heart Trail Gardner, Ellis bill to honor wounded and killed veterans passes on unanimous vote HB283 SB216 Gardner
Apr. 1, 2008 PDF	APRIL HEALTH CAUCUS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY 'True stories' of survival and recovery featured this month Cissna
Mar. 27, 2008 PDF	HOUSE PASSES BILL TO PUNISH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRIMES Holmes bill would increase penalties for repeat offenders HB307
Mar. 20, 2008 PDF	STATE AFFAIRS APPROVES CHILD CARE LEGISLATION Kerttula bill would improve child care access in Alaska HB266 Kerttula
Mar. 20, 2008 PDF	LEGISLATORS WANT COMMITMENT FROM BIG OIL Letter from Democrats urges AG to consider legal action against producers http://www.akdemocrats.org/gara/032008_letter_to_GOV_AG.pdf Gara
Mar. 19, 2008 PDF	It's a Girl! Representative Nelson and Family Welcome New Baby Nelson
Mar. 14, 2008 PDF	STATE AFFAIRS HEARS JOB RELOCATION BILL Rep. Doll says public has right to know when state jobs are moved HB374 Doll
Mar. 12, 2008 PDF	GUTTENBERG BILL EXPANDS ALASKA BROADBAND ACCESS 'Alaska must stay ahead of technology curve' HB388 Guttenberg
Mar. 12, 2008 PDF	CHILD PROTECTION BILL HEADS TO JUDICIARY Buch bill would help protect children from internet predators HB278 Buch
Mar. 6, 2008 PDF	GUTTENBERG PROPOSES PACKAGE TO SAVE SURPLUS AND REWARD STUDENTS Alaska Achiever's Incentive Program will fund scholarships from interest earnings HB397 HB403 Guttenberg
Mar. 5, 2008 PDF	BUCH BILL WOULD MODERNIZE ALASKA HIGHWAYS Flexible design fits roadways to communities, neighborhoods HB372 Buch
Mar. 4, 2008 PDF	MARCH HEALTH CAUCUS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY Experts discuss how technology enhances health care access Cissna
Mar. 4, 2008 PDF	GARDNER: 'HEALTH CARE DECISION REQUIRES KNOWLEDGE' Legislator wants CON studied before changes made HB337 Gardner
Feb. 28, 2008 PDF	GARA CALLS ON STATE TO STOP INVESTING IN GENOCIDE Anchorage Rep continues effort to stop Darfur mass killings HB287 Gara
Feb. 26, 2008 PDF	LEGISLATION TO HELP VETERANS MOVES FORWARD Guttenberg bill would help state provide critical benefits information to vets HB044 Guttenberg
Feb. 22, 2008 PDF	BILL WOULD DELAY PFD PAYMENTS TO CRIMINALS Kawasaki: "No dividends for fugitives from the law" HB376
Feb. 22, 2008 PDF	GARDNER BILL HANGS UP ON EXCESS PHONE BOOKS Printers limited to delivering one book (set) per home HB387 Gardner
Feb. 19, 2008 PDF	DEMOCRATS ASK OIL COMPANIES TO HELP, NOT BLOCK PIPELINE Letter urges big three to open way to stop warehousing Alaska's gas , 021908_letter_commit_gas_to_pipeline.pdf, 021908_hosie_testimony_to_LBnA.pdf Gara Kerttula Buch
Feb. 15, 2008 PDF	BRISTOL BAY PROTECTION BILL GOES TO COMMITTEE Edgmon's bill protects world class fishery from sulfide pollution HB134
Feb. 14, 2008 PDF	BILL TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH GETS HEARING Rep. Doll moves to protect Alaskans from toxic flame retardant chemical HB271 Doll
Feb. 13, 2008 PDF	HOUSE DEMOCRATS BACK AT FULL STRENGTH Rep. Gruenberg returns to Juneau and his full committee schedule Gruenberg
Feb. 11, 2008 PDF	Democrats Call On Governor To Prevent More Early Education Cuts Request Budget Amendment to Enhance Student Achievement, Job Readiness Gara
Feb. 8, 2008 PDF	FOSTER CARE ENTERS LEGISLATIVE SPOTLIGHT Gara files bill to improve lives of foster kids HB358 Gara
Feb. 6, 2008 PDF	DEMOCRATS MAKE TEMPORARY COMMITTEE MOVE Mike Doogan to join House Judiciary Committee Gruenberg Kerttula
Feb. 6, 2008 PDF	Doogan Bill Establishing Compensation Commission Passes State House Legislation would allow citizens to set pay rates for state officials HB260
Jan. 31, 2008 PDF	Constituent Meeting Planned to Discuss OMA Legislation increases openness in State Legislature HB342
Jan. 28, 2008 PDF	DEMOCRATIC RESOLUTION WOULD TIGHTEN CONFLICT RULES Gardner, Kawasaki: ‘Time to put teeth in conflict rules’ HCR18 Gardner
Jan. 21, 2008 PDF	Democrats: Early Education Losses Threaten Student Achievement, Job Readiness Flat funding leaves more and more children behind Gara
Dec. 21, 2007 PDF	Rep. Scott Kawasaki Selected for the German Marshall Memorial Fellowship
Nov. 16, 2007 PDF	HOUSE CONCURS: ALASKA GETS STRONG OIL TAX REFORM House Democratic provisions add stability to petroleum bill SB2001
Oct. 22, 2007 PDF	LEGISLATORS CALL ON OIL COMPANIES TO CONFIRM LARGE PROFITS Documents show BP, Conoco earn massive profits on Alaska operations under current tax laws Gara
Oct. 16, 2007 PDF	DEMOCRAT CALLS FOR STATE CORRUPTION INVESTIGATIONS Buch calls for additional state corruption investigators Buch
Oct. 16, 2007 PDF	OCTOBER HEALTH CAUCUS EXAMINES HEALTH ENVIRONMENT Experts discuss how lifestyle choices affect health Cissna
Oct. 11, 2007 PDF	DEMOCRATS ASK OIL COMPANIES FOR HONEST ADVERTISING Gara, Crawford: "Show Alaskans your profit margins" Gara Crawford
Oct. 3, 2007 PDF	PUBLIC INVITED TO DISCUSS OIL TAXES, SPECIAL SESSION Democrats to host community event Saturday Crawford
Sep. 28, 2007 PDF	French, Gara Request Information on Oil Company Cooperation with Convicted VECO Executives Trial Evidence Indicates VECO May Have Hidden Oil Company "Fingerprints" http://www.akdemocrats.org/gara/092807_French_Gara_letter.pdf Gara
Sep. 25, 2007 PDF	GARA, CRAWFORD URGE ACTION AGAINST VECO Democratic legislators say illegal campaign activity was extensive Crawford Gara
Sep. 18, 2007 PDF	SEPTEMBER HEALTH CAUCUS FOCUSES ON NUTRITION Event will be available statewide via teleconference Cissna
Aug. 30, 2007 PDF	DOLL TO GOVERNOR: 'JUNEAU IS THE BEST CHOICE' Representative's letter explains why special session belongs in Capital Doll
Jul. 26, 2007 PDF	Universal CHILDREN'S Health Coverage Bill To Be Heard Friday Media Advisory - The Hearing will start at 10 am Anchorage LIO http://www.akdemocrats.org/gara/072607_health_care_facts.pdf HB140 Gara
Jul. 20, 2007 PDF	EXPERT DOCUMENTS SAY ALASKA LOSING $1.5 B PER YEAR ON NEW OIL TAX Democrats share experts' opinions with public, urge action on broken tax HB089 SB175 Gara
Jul. 17, 2007 PDF	JULY HEALTH CAUCUS FOCUSES ON PREVENTION Wednesday meeting offers good news for employers, workers Cissna
Jul. 6, 2007 PDF	ALASKA LAW LIKELY CONTAINS VIRGINIA TECH SHOOTING LOOPHOLE Gara urges state to protect Alaskans from illegal gun sales Gara
Jul. 3, 2007 PDF	GOVERNOR SIGNS INTERNET HUNTING BAN Buch: Alaska becomes the 29th state to prohibit cyber hunting HB220 Buch
Jul. 3, 2007 PDF	VICTIMS' PROTECTION BILL SIGNED TODAY Rep. Doll bill provides maximum punishment for crimes at shelters HB213 Doll
Jun. 28, 2007 PDF	CRAWFORD CALLS FOR BUDGET VETOES Anchorage legislator says 'Leave Permanent Fund alone' SB053 Crawford
Jun. 25, 2007 PDF	Alaska Reps appointed to Washington committee Thomas, Kerttula continue to work on container tax issue Kerttula
Jun. 15, 2007 PDF	E-News from Alaska's House and Senate Democrats Demo Memo this Friday at 4:30pm on KUDO 1080AM with Representative Berta Gardner KUDO 1080am Gardner
Jun. 4, 2007 PDF	HUNGER TOUR EXPOSES GROWING PROBLEM IN ALASKA Rep. Gardner hosts effort to raise awareness of hunger Gardner
May. 22, 2007 PDF	DEMOCRATS CALL FOR SPECIAL SESSION ON SENIOR CARE Assistance for thousands of Alaskans failed on multiple party-line votes Kerttula Gara Guttenberg
May. 16, 2007 PDF	NEW LAW WILL HELP COMBAT DRUNK DRIVING Crawford's amendment will reduce repeat offenses HB014 HB090 Crawford
May. 16, 2007 PDF	THREE IMPORTANT BILLS KEPT FROM HOUSE VOTE Senior Care, corrosion deductions remain stuck in committee SB080 SB004 HB198 Kerttula
May. 15, 2007 PDF	CRUISE SHIP BILL CLEARS SENATE HB 217 heads to governor for signature HB217
May. 15, 2007 PDF	SENIOR PAYMENT EFFORT FAILS ON PARTY LINE VOTE Democrats plan to take battle to final day SB004 HB198 Kerttula Gara
May. 13, 2007 PDF	GANG BILL HEADS TO GOVERNOR FOR SIGNATURE HB 133 is second Buch bill to pass the Legislature this session HB133 Buch
May. 11, 2007 PDF	DEMOCRATS CALL FOR VOTE ON SENIOR CARE, KID CARE "Let the public process work for Alaskans" Kerttula Gara
May. 11, 2007 PDF	DRUNK DRIVING PROVISION ADDED TO OMNIBUS BILL Rep. Crawford's ID mark will help protect Alaskans from drunk drivers HB014 HB090 Crawford
May. 11, 2007 PDF	HOUSE BLOCKS EFFORT TO INFORM ALASKANS ABOUT CO2 EMISSIONS HB028 Gara
May. 11, 2007 PDF	INTERNET HUNTING BAN PASSES THE SENATE Buch: Alaska becomes the 29th state to prohibit cyber hunting HB221 Buch
May. 8, 2007 PDF	TWO BUCH BILLS CLEAR HOUSE Gang bill, remote hunting bill move to Senate HB133 HB220 Buch
May. 8, 2007 PDF	HOUSE PASSES VETERANS' CEMETERY LEGISLATION Guttenberg bill will keep fallen heroes close to home HB045 Guttenberg
May. 8, 2007 PDF	FBI RAID HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR TWO DEMOCRATIC ANTI-BRIBERY ETHICS FIXES HB109 Gara Gardner Crawford
May. 4, 2007 PDF	DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE END OF SESSION GOALS Caucus values gaining momentum in Capitol HB148 SB090 Guttenberg Gara
May. 3, 2007 PDF	WHO SHOULD PAY FOR PRUDHOE BAY CORROSION? House committee kills bill to make sure producers pay HB128 Guttenberg
May. 3, 2007 PDF	HB 217 SCHEDULED FOR FLOOR ON FRIDAY Holmes' bill seeks to strengthen cruise ship initiative HB217
May. 3, 2007 PDF	RESOLUTION TO HOLD LINE ON POSTAL RATES PASSES HOUSE Nelson sponsors resolution to protect rural quality of life HJR20 Nelson
May. 2, 2007 PDF	HOUSE BLOCKS ATTEMPT TO ADD SCOFFLAW PROVISION ON THE FLOOR Popular Gardner bill still languishes in committee HB169 Gardner
May. 2, 2007 PDF	GARDNER AMENDMENT ENSURES PUBLIC PROCESS Bill now moves to Senate HB087 Gardner
May. 2, 2007 PDF	LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS MEETS TODAY This month's focus is Alaska's uninsured population Cissna
May. 1, 2007 PDF	BILL UPS OIL COMPANY CHARGE TO PREVENT PIPELINE SHUTDOWNS, SPILLS HB246 Gara
Apr. 25, 2007 PDF	ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE PENSION PLAN TO WORKERS FAILS IN HOUSE Amendment would have given employees choice of retirement packages Doll Gruenberg Gara Crawford
Apr. 23, 2007 PDF	HOUSE DECLINES CHANCE TO MANDATE REDUCTION IN GREENHOUSE GASSES Gara
Apr. 19, 2007 PDF	NEW INFORMATION ADDS TO PROBLEMS WITH SAME SEX AMENDMENT Democrats continue to battle for equal access to health benefits HJR009 Gruenberg
Apr. 18, 2007 PDF	LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS MEETS WEDNESDAY This month's focus is traditional Alaskan healers Cissna
Apr. 4, 2007 PDF	House Democrats release previously confidential gas line documents Lessons will benefit future actions Kerttula
Apr. 4, 2007 PDF	REPRESENTATIVE KAWASAKI TO HOLD CONSTITUENT MEETING SATURDAY Kawasaki will meet constituents at City Hall
Apr. 4, 2007 PDF	House Committee Votes To Eliminate Longevity Bonus Democrats attempt to keep promise made to Alaska’s seniors HB198 Gara
Apr. 3, 2007 PDF	OMNIBUS ETHICS BILL RECEIVES UNANIMOUS VOTE HB 109 includes several Democratic priorities HB109 Gara Gardner Crawford
Mar. 30, 2007 PDF	GARA, HOLMES JOIN MEYER ON BILL TO REDUCE DWI DEATHS Democrats add provision to extend ignition interlock period in certain cases HB019 Gara
Mar. 29, 2007 PDF	ANCHORAGE LEGISLATOR TAKES AIM AT REMOTE CONTROL HUNTING Buch: "Alaska game is off limits to virtual hunters" HB220 Buch
Mar. 29, 2007 PDF	REPORT: ALASKA RISKS LOSING FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTH Democratic bill would prevent $3M loss HB140 Gara
Mar. 29, 2007 PDF	WEST ANCHORAGE LEGISLATORS HOST COMMUNITY PIZZA PARTY French, Doogan, and Holmes to meet with constituents French
Mar. 27, 2007 PDF	HOUSE BILL SHEDS LIGHT ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY Kawasaki bill helps consumers make energy-conscious choices HB219
Mar. 23, 2007 PDF	LONGEVITY BONUS AMONG FAILED BUDGET AMENDMENTS Revenue sharing and education also fail along party lines Kerttula Crawford Nelson Gara
Mar. 22, 2007 PDF	BILL WOULD HELP PROTECT VICTIMS OF ABUSE, ASSAULT Doll calls for maximum punishment for crimes at shelters HB213 Doll
Mar. 21, 2007 PDF	REP. DOOGAN INTRODUCES ALTERNATIVE TO ADVISORY VOTE Bill would appropriate $12,000 for statewide opinion poll HB216
Mar. 21, 2007 PDF	DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS SEEK ANCHORAGE PARKING SOLUTION Gardner, Buch ask Legislative Council to open up LIO lot to public Gardner Buch
Mar. 20, 2007 PDF	HEALTH CAUCUS DISCUSSES COMPLIMENTARY, ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE March Caucus scheduled for Wednesday at noon Cissna
Mar. 19, 2007 PDF	DEMOCRATS HOST STATEWIDE TOWN HALL MEETING Public to weigh in on ethics reform Crawford Kerttula Gardner Gara
Mar. 16, 2007 PDF	Bill to Allow Impoundment & Forfeiture of Vehicles Passes Out of Community & Regional Affairs HB169 Gardner
Mar. 14, 2007 PDF	REPORT: STATE FAILS IN SENDING ALASKANS TO COLLEGE Democrats seek increased access to higher education Gara
Mar. 13, 2007 PDF	Cissna, Ellis introduce Workplace Baby-feeding bills Women's events scheduled for Juneau, Anchorage Senator Johnny Ellis HB190 SB113 Cissna
Mar. 13, 2007 PDF	Anchorage Caucus to Hear Public Testimony Saturday meeting in Anchorage for members of the public
Mar. 7, 2007 PDF	ANTI-BRIBERY BILL CO-SPONSORED BY REP. DOLL MOVES OUT OF COMMITTEE Bi-partisan support grows for closing bribery loophole HB003 Gara Doll
Mar. 5, 2007 PDF	REPEAT TRAFFIC OFFENDERS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE Gardner files bill to hold scofflaws accountable HB169 Gardner
Feb. 26, 2007 PDF	BILL ADDS TEETH TO ETHICS REFORM Kawasaki legislation takes pensions from convicted public officials HB153
Feb. 15, 2007 PDF	On Feb. 22nd Rep. Doll Hosts Constituent Meeting, Pizza Social Sen. Kim Elton to be special guest Doll
Feb. 15, 2007 PDF	Rep. Bryce Edgmon Introduces Bill to Protect Wild Salmon in Bristol Bay HB134 Preserves the Well-Being and Integrity of the Bristol Bay Watershed
Feb. 14, 2007 PDF	Anchorage Democrats Tackles Gang Violence Buch bill would help track violent repeat offenders HB133 Buch
Feb. 14, 2007 PDF	Press Conference on Health Care Bills introduced to improve health care access for Alaska children Gara
Feb. 7, 2007 PDF	DEMOCRAT'S BILL COULD SAVE STATE $1.2 MILLION HB 122 would require legislators to approve same-sex vote funding
Jan. 31, 2007 PDF	BILL WOULD REPAY $1.3 BILLION TO BUDGET RESERVE Four Democrats file bill to protect Alaska's surplus revenue
Jan. 15, 2007 PDF	HOUSE DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Three-seat gain leads to expanded committee presence
Jan. 8, 2007 PDF	Democrats Push To Reverse Murkowski Minimum Wage Cut HB42 Bill Root Gara
Jan. 3, 2007 PDF	DEMOCRATS FILE BILL TO CLOSE BRIBERY LOOPHOLE Gara, Crawford lead charge to clean up Alaska politics http://www.akdemocrats.org/gara/010307_Leg_Legal_Campaign_Bribery_Memo.pdf Gara Crawford
Jan. 3, 2007 PDF	Legislators file bills to make government more transparent French and Gardner bills would strengthen APOC reporting requirements Gardner French
Jan. 2, 2007 PDF	Legislators set sights on ethics reform Bipartisan group files bill to strengthen disclosure requirements Gardner
Nov. 24, 2006 PDF	DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE ETHICS REFORM PLAN Legislative Democrats hope for bi-partisan effort to improve government Leg_Legal_Campaign_Bribery_Memo.pdf Kerttula French Gara Crawford
Nov. 9, 2006 PDF	HOUSE DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE LEADERSHIP TEAM Caucus begins new era in upcoming Legislative session Democrats
Nov. 3, 2006 PDF	GRUENBERG: MURKOWSKI SHOULD PAY OWN WAY Anchorage legislator warns against legal conflicts, abuses Gruenberg
Nov. 3, 2006 PDF	Lower Prescription Drug Costs Can Help PERS/TRS Fairbanks legislator will reintroduce bills to prompt discussion Guttenberg
Oct. 19, 2006 PDF	EXXON SOUGHT TO THWART PUBLIC VOTE Confidential e-mail shows attempt to prevent public vote on gasline ballot measure COPY of Exxon's e-mail for viewing Gara
Oct. 18, 2006 PDF	French, Gara Speak at UAA On Their Democratic Vision Legislators explain how Students Can Work For Positive Change Gara French
Oct. 17, 2006 PDF	NEW REPORT:LEGISLATORS CAN PROMISE VOTES FOR CAMPAIGN DONATIONS UNDER STATE CRIMINAL LAW LOOPHOLE Democratic Legislators Requested Report, Call For Legislation Warning Legislators, Donors that Trading Votes for Donations Will Be A Felony Leg_Legal_Campaign_Bribery_Memo.pdf Gara Crawford
Oct. 13, 2006 PDF	OCTOBER HEALTH CAUCUS: TUG OF WAR IN MENTAL HEALTH Forum considers institutionalization vs. community care Cissna
Sep. 19, 2006 PDF	GUTTENBERG CALLS FOR REPEAL OF PPT Fairbanks legislator says oil tax scheme short-changes Alaskans Guttenberg
Sep. 18, 2006 PDF	HEALTH CAUCUS EXPLORES HEALTH CARE ECONOMICS Wednesday event is open to the public Cissna Olson
Sep. 15, 2006 PDF	BP Says It May Charge Alaskans For Pipeline Failure Under New Tax Law BP Responds To Democrats Request That It Not Charge Alaskans For Company Maintenance Failures; Democratic Oil Tax Would Have Prevented BP Tax Write-Off BP and Democrats' letters, Gara Crawford Elton French
Sep. 1, 2006 PDF	DEMOCRAT SAYS FBI PROBE JUSTIFIES CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM Crawford: "Alaskans must have confidence in our government" Crawford
Sep. 1, 2006 PDF	LETTER CONFIRMS LEGISLATURE'S ROLE IN GOVERNOR'S JET PURCHASE Administration used Legislative Language in May to Pay for Jet http://akdemocrats.org/gara/082806_letter_proceeds_pay_for_jet.pdf Guess French Elton Gara
Aug. 19, 2006 PDF	New Oil "Tax" Charges Alaskans For BP Pipeline Failures; Gives Away $5+ Billion In State Revenue Gara
Aug. 18, 2006 PDF	DEMOCRATS: "MURKOWSKI SHOULD GROUND JET" Gruenberg, Elton and Guttenberg call on governor to add jet travel to his cost-saving measures Gruenberg Elton Guttenberg
Aug. 14, 2006 PDF	GARA CHALLENGES REUDRICH TO DEBATE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM Representative seeks to reduce lobbyists' influence over Alaska law Gara
Aug. 14, 2006 PDF	HEALTH CAUCUS DISCUSSES TELEMEDICINE IN AUGUST Legislative Health Caucus scheduled for Wednesday at noon Cissna Olson
Aug. 9, 2006 PDF	DEMOCRATS CALL FOR OFFICIAL PRUDHOE HEARINGS Gruenberg, French and Gara say, put BP officials under oath Gruenberg French Gara
Aug. 7, 2006 PDF	R = [oil tax equation] A bad formula for Alaska's future HB3001
Aug. 7, 2006 PDF	BP Shutdown Would Earn Company Tax Break Under New Oil Tax Bill Democrats: Shutdown highlights "absurdity" of last minute provisions in Republican oil bill HB3001 Gara Gruenberg
Aug. 7, 2006 PDF	FRENCH: "QUESTIONS ABOUT BP MUST BE ASKED" Shut down raises questions of responsibility and repercussions HB3001
Jul. 26, 2006 PDF	More Constitutional Problems for Gasline Contract Administration promises to pay oil company losses French Gruenberg
Jul. 25, 2006 PDF	EXTRA BILLS CLOUD SPECIAL SESSION Berkowitz: "We need to remain focused on oil and gas" Berkowitz
Jul. 21, 2006 PDF	Joint Resolution would limit governor's power Gruenberg, McGuire urge amendment to prevent unilateral executive contracts HJR301 Gruenberg
Jul. 19, 2006 PDF	LEGISLATOR TO DISCUSS OIL TAX REFORM THURSDAY Will Alaskans get a fair share this special session? Gara French Crawford
Jul. 18, 2006 PDF	Event focuses on costs of obesity Legislative Health Caucus begins 2006 interim series Cissna
Jul. 17, 2006 PDF	SEN. HOLLIS FRENCH SELECTED AS 2006 TOLL FELLOW French
Jul. 7, 2006 PDF	(Press Conf. @ 2:30pm ANCH LIO today) Democrats Offer Details For Better Oil Tax Plan Gara, Crawford, French Seek To Educate those Joining Call for Alternative Oil Tax, On the Alaska Fair Share Plan Gara Crawford French
Jun. 30, 2006 PDF	LEGISLATORS SAY 'LET THE VOTERS DECIDE' Three Democratic representatives defend gas pipeline initiative Crawford Croft Guttenberg
Jun. 22, 2006 PDF	Alaska's lagging early ed efforts show up in low graduation rate Alaska one of few states with no statewide pre Kindergarten Gara
Jun. 8, 2006 PDF	E-News from Alaska's House and Senate Democrats Demo Memo this Friday at 6:30pm on KUDO 1080AM with Senator Johnny Ellis Ellis
Jun. 8, 2006 PDF	GOVERNOR'S LETTER OPPOSING OIL TAX MISLEADING Rep. Gara Asks Governor to Correct Claim in Letter Opposing Oil Tax Rep. Gara's Letter to Gov. Murkowski, Gara
Jun. 6, 2006 PDF	CONSTITUTION PROHIBITS GOVERNOR'S TAX LOCK-UP Senator's memo explains legal flaws in deal with big oil producers http://www.akdemocrats.org/french/060606_French_Memo.pdf French
Jun. 2, 2006 PDF	CONSULTANT HAS CONCERNS WITH GASLINE CONTRACT Pipeline expert says governor's contract has 'fundamental flaws' Gara
Jun. 1, 2006 PDF	NEW OPINION: A LITTLE ILLEGAL IS STILL ILLEGAL Legislative counsel says gas contract "re-opener" still unconstitutional SB305 HB488 Gara
May. 25, 2006 PDF	DEMOCRATS CALL FOR PROTECTION OF PRIVACY Theft of veterans' information highlights need for ID protection Ellis Guess Gruenberg
May. 23, 2006 PDF	'WHICH WAY DID MURKOWSKI GO?' Croft responds to both Murkowski positions on initiative GAS LINE DEBATE Audio Archive KTOO.ORG Croft
May. 22, 2006 PDF	AG GASLINE ADVICE CONFLICTS WITH PRIOR POSITION Gara and French file public records request for previous opinions Gara French
May. 18, 2006 PDF	DEMOCRATS PROGRESS TOWARD SESSION GOALS Work continues toward Safer, Healthier, Smarter, Richer Alaska Berkowitz Cissna Crawford Croft Gara Gruenberg Guttenberg Joule Nelson Kerttula Gardner Salmon Moses Davis Ellis Elton French Guess Hoffman Olson Kookesh
May. 18, 2006 PDF	Legislative Attorney: Murkowski Proposal raises questions Governor's plan blocks voter and legislative oil, gas tax changes Gara
May. 18, 2006 PDF	UPDATE: LEGISLATURE'S COUNSEL SAYS GAS CONTRACT TERM LIKELY VOID Governor's plan blocks voter and legislative oil, gas tax changes Gara
May. 16, 2006 PDF	CROFT ACCEPTS GOVERNOR’S DEBATE OFFER Gasline Now vs. Stranded Gas Contract on Statewide Radio Croft
May. 16, 2006 PDF	BERKOWITZ CALLS FOR OPEN PROCESS Letter urges governor to declare no linkage between votes, vetoes Berkowitz
May. 11, 2006 PDF	CROFT ACCEPTS MURKOWSKI'S DEBATE CHALLENGE Alaska Gasline Now vs. pipeline contract on the main fight card Croft
May. 10, 2006 PDF	GARA: 'DON'T START CLOCK TOO SOON' Representative calls for clarification on pipeline comment period Gara
May. 9, 2006 PDF	MURKOWSKI ADMINISTRATION CLAIMS CONFUSION Judge sets 4:30 deadline for release of contract information French
May. 6, 2006 PDF	"HOLD OIL VOTE UNTIL GAS CONTRACT IS RELEASED" French and Gara urge release of gas contract PPT completed PPT Document Library, French Gara
May. 2, 2006 PDF	ELLIS, GUTTENBERG CALL FOR FUEL TAX RELIEF Urge Governor to introduce legislation to ease gas costs Ellis Guttenberg
May. 2, 2006 PDF	GOVERNOR'S OIL PROPOSAL WOULD COST $1 BILLION Report shows impact of ignoring experts' advice Our PPT library http://akdemocrats.org/ppt, Gara
May. 2, 2006 PDF	BERKOWITZ COMPREHENSIVE REFORM BILL MOVES Bill will create a Health Care Commission to address health care crisis Berkowitz
Apr. 28, 2006 PDF	BILL TO PROTECT INFANTS PASSES HOUSE Gruenberg bill would discourage distressed parents from abandoning babies HB322 Gruenberg
Apr. 28, 2006 PDF	CROFT BILL MOVES TO FINANCE COMMITTEE DCRA legislation would benefit rural Alaska HB429 Croft
Apr. 27, 2006 PDF	GARA DEMANDS OIL COMPANY PROFIT INFORMATION Letter Questions Whether Administration is Delaying Release of Data Gara
Apr. 27, 2006 PDF	PSYCHOTROPIC DRUG BILL PASSES SENATE SB 48 ensures equal treatment for students SB48 Davis
Apr. 26, 2006 PDF	REPORT SAYS BILL MIGHT WEAKEN RIGHT TO CHOOSE Bill could lead courts to retreat from Roe v. Wade http://www.akdemocrats.org/gara/Leg_Legal_Memo_on_SB20.pdf SB020 Gara
Apr. 26, 2006 PDF	BILL WILL PROTECT AUTO BUYERS FROM HIDDEN FEES Gara bill to put consumers in driver's seat passes House HB383 Gara
Apr. 26, 2006 PDF	BILL WOULD HELP LEGISLATORS FIX PERS/TRS Elton calls for time to repair faulty retirement legislation SB293 Elton
Apr. 26, 2006 PDF	BERKOWITZ CALLS FOR RESPONSIBLE OIL REFORM Senate bill could deprive Alaskans of critical oil revenues PPT Library - http://www.akdemocrats.org/ppt, SB305 HB488 Berkowitz
Apr. 21, 2006 PDF	SENATOR PURSUES ACCESS TO PIPELINE CONTRACT Sen. Hollis French asks court to make natural gas deal public PPT Document Library: http://www.akdemocrats.org/ppt, French
Apr. 21, 2006 PDF	HOUSE STRENGTHENS AUTO INSURANCE REQUIREMENT Gara's bill also prevents unwarranted arrests HB347 Gara
Apr. 20, 2006 PDF	DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS CALL FOR TRUE SAVINGS Senator Hollis French makes argument to protect surplus funds French Democrats
Apr. 20, 2006 PDF	IDENTITY THEFT IN ALASKA Guess, Therriault address growing problem SB222 Guess
Apr. 20, 2006 PDF	FOSTER CHILDREN BILL SCHEDULED IN SENATE H.E.S.S. Ellis bill will establish education savings accounts for foster children SB287 Ellis
Apr. 20, 2006 PDF	STATEWIDE HEALTH INSURANCE TALK SCHEDULED May Health Caucus seeks insurance solutions Cissna Olson
Apr. 18, 2006 PDF	HUNTING BILL CLEARS COMMITTEE HURDLE Rep. Croft's "No Meat No Horns" bill passes committee in bipartisan effort HB464 Croft
Apr. 13, 2006 PDF	ETHICS BILL MOVES TO JUDICIARY Rep. Gardner's legislation reduces possibility for conflicts of interest HB461 Gardner
Apr. 10, 2006 PDF	LEGISLATORS DELIVER WHOLE STORY ON OIL PROFITS Gara, French letter provides complete picture Gara French
Apr. 7, 2006 PDF	Emergency Signal System passes House Transportation Bipartisan bill decreases emergency response time HB397 Gruenberg
Apr. 6, 2006 PDF	FRENCH PRESSES GOVERNOR FOR CONTRACT Public information request turns up heat on Murkowski administration PPT Document Library, French
Apr. 4, 2006 PDF	CROFT TO ATTEND EVOS REOPENER Democratic legislator continues to push for Exxon settlement funds HJR29 SJR17 Croft French
Mar. 31, 2006 PDF	DEMOCRATS LAUNCH OIL TAX WEB PAGE Online resource puts PPT information in public's hands http://www.akdemocrats.org/ppt Berkowitz Ellis
Mar. 31, 2006 PDF	NATIONAL GROUP PRAISES GUTTENBERG BILLS Consumers Union Applauds Prescription Drug Package Consumers Union, HB454 HB456 HB457 HB458 Guttenberg
Mar. 30, 2006 PDF	CROFT, CRAWFORD CALL FOR FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY Amendments to save surplus, cut government growth fail in House Croft Crawford
Mar. 29, 2006 PDF	DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE BUDGET AMENDMENTS Efforts aimed at savings, education, health and a return to Longevity Bonus Berkowitz Crawford Guttenberg Cissna Gara
Mar. 27, 2006 PDF	HEALTH CAUCUS TACKLES PREVENTION Whole body health strategies presented for all age groups Cissna Olson
Mar. 27, 2006 PDF	REPORT CONFLICTS WITH OIL COMPANY ADS State confirms North Slope oil profits remain healthy under oil tax reform Gara French
Mar. 21, 2006 PDF	LEGISLATORS CALL FOR SPILL COMPENSATION Croft, French urge governor to claim full reopener funds <http://www.akdemocrats.org/croft/032106_spill_compensation_letter.pdf> SJR017 HJR029 Croft French
Mar. 21, 2006 PDF	FERRY BILL MOVES OUT OF HOUSE TRANSPORTATION Rep. Salmon legislation would open way for Yukon River ferry system HB432 Salmon
Mar. 21, 2006 PDF	SENATOR TOUTS SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST Sen. Davis calls NFWL/NRA essay contest an excellent opportunity http://www.womenlegislators.org, http://www.nra.org Davis
Mar. 20, 2006 PDF	BILL TO SPLIT COMMERCE DEPARTMENT GETS HEARING Croft’s legislation would re-establish Community & Regional Affairs HB429 Croft
Mar. 16, 2006 PDF	House and Senate Democrats' E-News Demo Memo Friday at 4:30, ACTION ALERT: Operating Budget in House Finance, Upcoming Events Ellis Gardner Salmon Kookesh
Mar. 15, 2006 PDF	LEGISLATORS SAY CONOCO ADS MISLEADING Gara, French ask oil company to pull tax ads French Gara
Mar. 15, 2006 PDF	BILL PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR FOSTER CHILDREN Ellis calls for long-term commitment for those in need SB287 Ellis
Mar. 8, 2006 PDF	E-News from House and Senate Democratic Legislators Demo Memo Fri. Mar 10th, Kerttula's Marriage Broker Bill, Upcoming Events - Constituent Meetings HB402 Ellis Berkowitz Kerttula Salmon Guess Croft Guess Gruenberg Gardner Kookesh
Mar. 8, 2006 PDF	LEGISLATORS HOST CONSTITUENT MEETING French, Berkowitz, Croft to host family pizza party at Spenard Rec Center French Berkowitz Croft
Mar. 8, 2006 PDF	GUESS, GRUENBERG HOST CONSTITUENT MEETINGS Pizza parties scheduled at Boys & Girls Club, VFW this weekend Gruenberg Guess
Mar. 1, 2006 PDF	E-News from House and Senate Democratic Legislators Demo Memo with Sen. Johnny Ellis and Rep. Eric Croft Friday at 4:30 KUDO 1080AM, Guttenberg Calls for Action on Prescription Drugs, Upcoming Events HB452 HB453 HB454 HB455 HB456 HB457 HB458 Ellis Croft Guttenberg
Feb. 28, 2006 PDF	DEMOCRATS HOST EDUCATION PRESS CONFERENCE Education initiatives rolled out at Capitol on Wednesday HB332 HB333 HB340 Gara
Feb. 27, 2006 PDF	Health Caucus tackles Health Care 'Black Holes' Legislators point to high cost of unaddressed needs Cissna Olson
Feb. 24, 2006 PDF	E-News from House and Senate Democrats Demo Memo Friday at 4:30pm on KUDO 1080 AM, Guess' Bill To Curb Youth Vandalism Passes Judiciary, Gara Bill to Protect Alaskan Drivers Passes State Affairs SB10 HB347 Ellis Kerttula Guess Gara
Feb. 24, 2006 PDF	LEGISLATOR CALLS FOR ACTION ON PRESCRIPTION COSTS Rep. David Guttenberg says Legislature can help Alaskans now HB452 Guttenberg
Feb. 22, 2006 PDF	DEMOCRATS PRESENT EDUCATION INITIATIVES Bills seek to reform Pre-K through post-secondary education HB332 HB333 HB340 HB247 HB200 HB385 Gara
Feb. 17, 2006 PDF	HOUSE PASSES VETERANS' CEMETERY BILL Guttenberg's measure is first Democrat bill heard in House this session HB208 Guttenberg
Feb. 16, 2006 PDF	E-News from House and Senate Democrats HB190 HB398 HB226 Crawford Moses Gara Ellis
Feb. 16, 2006 PDF	GARDNER AMENDMENT TOUGHENS ETHICS BILL Blind trust provision removed from executive branch ethics legislation SB186 Gardner
Feb. 15, 2006 PDF	GRUENBERG INTRODUCES BILL TO EXPAND HEALTH CARE COVERAGE Legislation creates tool to ensure large employers provide adequate health insurance HB468 Gruenberg
Feb. 14, 2006 PDF	SENATOR CALLS FOR RESTORATION OF DENALI KID CARE Elton bill recommends returning health care benefits to previous levels SB277 Elton
Feb. 13, 2006 PDF	DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE SESSION'S FIRST OIL TAX BILL Gara, French deliver tax reform legislature ahead of bill filing deadline Gara French Ellis Berkowitz
Feb. 13, 2006 PDF	HEALTH CAUCUS ADDRESSES PRESCRIPTION DRUG CHALLENGES Joint Legislative Health Caucus to meet in Butrovich Room Wednesday Cissna Olson
Feb. 13, 2006 PDF	Representative Croft introduces "No Meat No Horns" bill to ensure adequate meat retention by hunters. HB464 Croft
Feb. 10, 2006 PDF	E-News from House and Senate Democrats Demo Memo with Rep. Sharon Cissna, New Website Provides Democratic Vision Ellis Cissna
Feb. 10, 2006 PDF	Senator Guess Calls for Forward Funding the Budget Legislation limits government to spend only money it has in hand SB267 Guess
Feb. 10, 2006 PDF	Anchorage Legislators set sights on Legislative ethics French and Gardner file bills to strengthen APOC reporting requirements Gardner French
Feb. 9, 2006 PDF	NEW WEBSITE PROVIDES DEMOCRATIC VISION Alaska Democrats take a new message to the Internet: Alaska can do better Ellis
Feb. 9, 2006 PDF	REP. CISSNA TO HOST PRESS CONFERENCE FRIDAY Anchorage representative will discuss healthy habits resolution HJR30 Cissna
Feb. 8, 2006 PDF	LEGISLATION WOULD HELP VETERANS ACCESS INFORMATION Guttenberg bill would use PFD application to improve veteran communications process HB437 Guttenberg
Feb. 8, 2006 PDF	UA Integrated Science Center Needs Complete Funding Now! Ellis & Gardner Work Towards Firm Construction Start Date http://www.alaska.edu SB99 HB145 Ellis Gardner
Feb. 7, 2006 PDF	LEGISLATION OFFERS LOW COST ENERGY SOLUTIONS HB335 Berkowitz
Feb. 6, 2006 PDF	LEGISLATORS PRESS PRODUCERS TO DEVELOP GAS FIELDS Croft, Crawford bill moves out of Ways and Means Friday HB223 Crawford Croft
Feb. 6, 2006 PDF	FISHING STREAM ACCESS FACES SENATE RESOURCES Gara bill seeks to protect public access to popular roadway fishing streams HB37 Gara
Feb. 6, 2006 PDF	Representative Croft introduces bill to recreate Department of Community & Regional Affairs 429 Croft
Feb. 3, 2006 PDF	SENATOR GUESS HELPS SAVE LIVES Bill allows state workers paid leave to donate marrow SB267 Guess
Feb. 2, 2006 PDF	RESOLUTIONS TARGET ADDITIONAL EXXON VALDEZ FUNDS Legislators encourage state to pursue $100 million restoration funds from Exxon HJR29 SJR17 Croft French
Feb. 2, 2006 PDF	GUTTENBERG TO HOST CONSTITUENT MEETING IN HEALY Representative will take part in several activities over weekend Guttenberg
Feb. 1, 2006 PDF	E-News from House and Senate Democrats Kerttula's Anti-trafficking Bill - Croft's Sex Tourism Bill - Demo Memo HB148 HB101 Kerttula Croft Ellis French
Feb. 1, 2006 PDF	STATE LEGISLATOR JOINS BUSINESS TEAM LEADER PROJECT Senator Bettye Davis begins work with the National Foundation for Women Legislators Elton
Jan. 31, 2006 PDF	State Tax Breaks Help Pump Up Record Exxon Profits HB63 SB50 Gara French
Jan. 29, 2006 PDF	Senator Guess Strengthens Truancy Law Bill Allows Withholding of PFD for Truancy Violation SB259 Guess
Jan. 27, 2006 PDF	E-News: Friday's radio show 'Demo Memo' Senator Ellis and Representative Max Gruenberg join Aaron Selbig from Insurgent49, highlights from Senator Elton's Off the record Sen. Elton's Off the record Ellis Gruenberg Elton
Jan. 27, 2006 PDF	DEMOCRATS ASK GOVERNOR TO CLARIFY COMMENTS THAT HIS OIL PROPOSAL MAY REDUCE OIL TAXES Gara, French send letter to governor Friday Gara French
Jan. 25, 2006 PDF	ELLIS CITES PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY, CALLS FOR EMERGENCY FUNDING Senator urges governor to protect Alaskans jeopardized by Medicare transition Ellis
Jan. 24, 2006 PDF	CROFT, CRAWFORD INTRODUCE REAL SURPLUS SAVINGS BILL Legislation emphasizes protection of $600 million in surplus funds HB388 Croft Crawford
Jan. 20, 2006 PDF	E-News: Friday's radio show 'Demo Memo' Senator Ellis and Senator Hollis French join Aaron Selbig from Insurgent49. http://www.kudo1080.com, href=http://www.insurgent49.com Ellis French
Jan. 20, 2006 PDF	STATE SENATOR ELECTED TO PRESTIGIOUS LEADERSHIP ROLE Sen. Bettye Davis selected to be Alaska State Director with Women in Government http://www.womeningovernment.org Davis
Jan. 20, 2006 PDF	LEGISLATORS SEEK TO HELP NATIONAL GUARD FAMILIES Croft, Thomas introduce tuition assistance legislation in House HB387 Croft
Jan. 19, 2006 PDF	GARA FILES LEGISLATION TO PUT CONSUMERS IN DRIVER'S SEAT Bill will protect automobile buyers from hidden fees http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/v-printer/story/7065773p-6970498c.html Gara
Jan. 17, 2006 PDF	HEALTH CAUCUS TACKLES "GREAT DESTROYER" Wednesday meeting sheds light on alcohol abuse, effects Previous Health Caucus Powerpoint Slides Cissna Olson
Jan. 13, 2006 PDF	E-News: New Radio Show 'Minority Report' Senator Ellis welcomes Rep. Gardner as first guest http://www.kudo1080.com Ellis Gardner
Jan. 13, 2006 PDF	SENATOR DEMANDS FAIR SHARE FOR ALASKANS Oil windfall profits tax legislation to be introduced Tuesday French
Jan. 12, 2006 PDF	Representative Gardner votes to protect Alaskans' right to privacy SB87 Gardner
Jan. 12, 2006 PDF	Democrats' Oil Tax Reform Bill to be heard Friday House Ways and Means takes up HB 63 HB63 SB50 Gara French
Jan. 11, 2006 PDF	Our response to the Governor's 2006 State of the State Speech Senator Ellis and Representative Berkowitz's script Berkowitz Ellis
Jan. 11, 2006 PDF	Democrats Say Oil Tax Reform Needed Now, Not Later Governor's comments suggesting reform be contingent on oil company agreement cause concern HB63 SB50 Gara French
Jan. 10, 2006 PDF	Legislature Hears Gas Pipeline Incentive Act Croft, Hickel, and Myers to Testify HB223 Croft
Jan. 9, 2006 PDF	Alaska Democrats Announce Priorities for 24th Legislature Protecting surplus, energy cost relief top list Berkowitz Ellis
Jan. 4, 2006 PDF	Democrat Files Bills to Improve Schools by Demanding Fair Share of Oil Company Profits HB332 HB333 Gara