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The bill I co-sponsored to ensure that civics is taught in Alaska schools passed out of the Senate Education Committee last week and is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Finance Committee next week. I believe that students must have a good foundation in the rights and duties of citizenship to better engage in our public process, and I’m pleased with the bill’s progress.
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KPBSD Superintendent Clayton Holland visited my office along with Assistant Superintendent Kari Dendurent and Finance Director Liz Hayes to discuss the need to prioritize high quality education for our students on the Kenai Peninsula.
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Senate Bill 87, which I introduced to create a local lumber grading program, has a hearing in the Senate Resources Committee this week. The companion bill, HB 93, has a hearing as well in the House Labor and Commerce Committee. The bills have attracted co-sponsors on both sides of the aisle from urban and rural communities, and its progress is promising. I look forward to the economic opportunity that this bill will bring to our lumber industry and sawmill operators on the Kenai Peninsula.
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Kenai Peninsula residents should have control over their own healthcare and are able to live independently. I appreciate the work that the Independent Living Center does for our region, including the Veterans Directed Care program. If you are a veteran or know one who is in need of hands-on-care, you may be eligible. You must be enrolled in VA HealthCare and have a VA primary care provider. Call to make an appointment to check your eligibility. Central Peninsula, Valdez, Seward, Cordova (907) 262-6333; Homer (907) 235-7911; Kodiak (907) 486-0493
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