Now is your chance to weigh in on important issues with your public testimony: education
Protecting Your Rights: Serving West Anchorage
March 21, 2023
In this issue:
• Public Testimony Opportunities
• Mid-Session Constituent Meeting on Saturday
• Apply for Your Dividend
• Community Information
• Community Events
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Now is your chance to weigh in on important issues with your public testimony: education funding and the state operating budget. See below for more information on opportunities to testify this week. Click here to visit the Alaska Legislature website for information on how to provide public testimony.
Public Testimony Opportunities
→House Bill 65: Increase Base Student Allocation
The House Education Committee will hear public testimony on House Bill 65TODAY, Tuesday, March 21 from 5:15 – 7:15 PM. We invite you to share your perspective on a $1,250 increase per student to the Base Student Allocation ("BSA"). Please plan to keep your comments to two minutes maximum.
The House Finance Committee will hear public testimony on the FY24 budget bills this week. Anchorage residents are encouraged to call in to testify on House Bill 39 and House Bill 41 on Wednesday, March 22 from 5:00 –8:00 PM. Please plan to keep your comments to two minutes maximum.
Where: Anchorage Legislative Office, 1500 W. Benson Blvd.
Community Information
→Apply for your Dividend
The Permanent Fund Dividend application season is January 1 through March 31 each year. All applicants can conveniently file online and electronically sign a Permanent Fund Dividend application.
Community Events
Mark your calendars for this upcoming event:
ANC Job Fair
Looking for your next career? Check out the ANC Job Fair at the Ted Stevens International Airport. Explore your potential with jobs in law enforcement, the travel industry, and more.
