House Speaker Louise Stutes

Putting politics aside to do what’s best for Alaska.

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Today, representatives wore blue to highlight the need for child abuse prevention on Go Blue Day.

"When one person makes the decision to step into a child’s life, they can help prevent abuse or neglect," says @AKChildrenTrust.

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On this #InternationalWomensDay , I recognize the incredible women I serve alongside in the House of Representatives! #akleg

[House Speaker Louise Stutes @RepStutes]

Today, I handed off the chairmanship of the House Fisheries Committee to @RepGeranTarr.

Fish are the lifeblood of my district and many other Alaskan communities. I'm confident Geran will represent the diverse interests of all stakeholders, as she's done for many years. #akleg

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@sonsofslam Both the road system and ferry system are vital to Alaska's economy

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Marine highway users offset 33% of costs through ticket prices. Surface highway users only offset 26% of costs through the fuel tax. #akleg

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@kevinjsund 2/2 The fuel tax would need to be increased by about 230% to generate enough revenue to pay for surface highways to be user supported - about 19 cents per gallon.

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@kevinjsund 1/2 DOTPF is responsible for the care about 5,269 miles of road. Each mile costs about $15,961.54 to maintain annually. Projections for FY19 and FY20 are $36.1 and $35.8 million respectively.

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Facts were sourced from studies performed by the McDowell Group. You can find more surprising facts about the AMHS at https://t.co/NyTOElrlD1

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