04-29-05: Last week was very busy, most of the critical issues are still awaiting a decision, concensus is difficult at this time, PERS/TRS issue update, school district cost factors and state debt reimbursement, non-profit hatcheries cost recovery options, short-term commercial fishery crewmember license; Peggy's "Corner of the House".
04-15-05: Education Funding and area cost differential issues, PERS/TRS issues, Long Range Fiscal plan, University Lands Bill, Open Ocean Aquaculture resolution; Peggy's "Corner of the House".
04-08-05: HJR 12 - Repeal the CBR committee hearing, Gov's veto of ERA capitol budget money, Municipal dividend proposal, CIP will likely undergo a severe reduction, Critical of HB 13, Herring egg salad recipe; Peggy's "Corner of the House".
04-01-05: A very busy week, Gavel to Gavel resources, Thanksgiving in March fundraiser for local foodbank, 16th Fahrenkamp Classic Putting Tournement fundraiser, Bills moving out of HES Committee to their next committee, Community CIP requests; Peggy's "Corner of the House".
03-25-05: I've introduced a new bill - HB 231 - Human Services Grants, Board of Fisheries Conflict of Interest bill, Increased education funding is still my top priority, Area cost differential, PERS/TRS fix is linked to higher education funding by Senate; Peggy's "Corner of the House".
03-18-05: Unfunded liability and cost of PERS/TRS problem - $5.6 billion dollars - 11 offered bills offer a variety of solutions, School cost differentials, Gov's small community energy grants in fast track supplemental bill, southeast visitors, upcoming Easter break, Juneau Gold Medal Tournament; Peggy's "Corner of the House".
03-11-05: A sampling and description of the many bills heard this week; Peggy's "Corner of the House".
03-04-05: Midway through session, HB 130 - U of A land conveyance changes, Senator Ted Stevens' comments about social security reforms, Greater Sitka Chamber Dinner; Peggy's "Corner of the House".
02-25-05: HB 120 - Blood Born Pathogens, HESS Committee confirmation hearings, Floor fight over HB 46 - fight is not over, Cost of Worker's Compensation Insurance, Ways and Means Committee exploring fiscal plan ideas, Wrangell Flyin and local visitors; Peggy's "Corner of the House".
02-18-05: Cruise ship tax, education funding, foundation formula details, area cost differential details, HB 130 - U of A land conveyance; Peggy's "Corner of the House".
02-11-05: University of Alaska land grants bill, HB 130, would have heavy impacts on Southeast Alaska; needles and blood born pathogens measure; education and education funding; Peggy's "Corner of the House".
02-04-05: 6th Annual Seafood Luncheon, Education funding, HB 20 - Funding of Education by March 15th, labeling of seafood products, HESS Committee overview, Ways and Means Committee overview by the Department of Revenue, Behavioral Health Division overview; Peggy's "Corner of the House".
01-24-05: Fisheries committee overview, HB 25 - Refund of Fish Business Tax to Muni's, Finance subcommittees announced, PERS/TRS funding issue, personal opinion message system; Peggy's "Corner of the House".
01-17-05: Weekly updates, what are the communities of District 2, my committee memberships, meet my staff, missions and measures; Peggy's "Corner of the House".
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