Representative Zack Fields

Representing House District 20 which includes Downtown, Fairview, South Addition, Government Hill, and Eastridge in Anchorage, Alaska.

[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

Dave “Half Lane” Bronson

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[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

After @elonmusk censorship of journalists, I'm logging off @Twitter

Twitter served as a useful #akleg sort-of-listserve for a while but at this point participation would be complicit in misinformation. Let's think together about a better venue to stay in touch.

[State of Reform @StateofReform]

What's new from Alaska's 2022 legislative session?

Sen. @TomBegich, @RepAndyJ and @repzackfields are discussing #healthpolicy from the 2022 session, interim work, and what the future looks like in Anchorage.
#Alaska #AKleg

[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

An exciting and historic day! Don’t forget to tune in at 2:30pm Alaska time at https://t.co/UYZi3Zjtoe to watch Mary get sworn in as our Congresswoman. Alaska is so lucky to have a pro-choice, pro-fish leader who will fight for all of us. @MaryPeltola

[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

100% agree with this: https://t.co/JcTtZh466l
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[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

Thanks to @drvolland and other South Addition advocates for great oped on street design & safety. #Alaska epidemic of pedestrian deaths is almost completely avoidable with better design. https://t.co/aJKDN1LCJ3 #akleg

[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

If you haven't seen the new Vic Fischer documentary, it's available online now: https://t.co/94KFmanTyK
@akhumanities @rasmuson #akleg

[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

Thanks to @AKHCoalition leadership for once again delivering a miracle and ensuring budget:
-Is balanced
-Saves $1bil in PF corpus & more in SBR
-Funds BSA and pre-funds $725mil for FY24, refills Higher Ed fund, funds Pre-K
-funds large dividend & energy relief
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[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

Building a budget around oil prices far above $100/barrel nearly guarantees a massive structural deficit, based on cursory review of historical oil prices.
So if that's your plan, what massive cuts and/or tax increases are you supporting?
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[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

Just got a call in the office from a Republican former Revenue Commissioner (constituent) saying, "Zack, I don't know what you're planning on doing with concurrence, but please vote no."
People are coming out of the woodwork to support fiscal sanity. #akleg

[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

Most legislators want a fiscally responsible budget with a dividend that meets Alaskans' needs. Having a demagogue as Governor who only cares about next year's election makes this budget process incredibly challenging. #akleg

[Dermot Cole @DermotMCole]

.@GovDunleavy is claiming he bought off Reps. Bart LeBon and Steve Thompson, two of the sharpest House members on state finances. I have a hard time believing they’d fall for his ploy. #akleg #akgov
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[Save Our State AK @sosAK907]

"Insufficient childcare is one of the driving factors in labor shortage in Alaska," @repzackfields says.

One solution? HB149.

Fields' bill passed the House this week and would create a childcare trust fund to ensure stable funding.

Learn More👉 https://t.co/IIkd5T1ajB #akleg

[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

More data lending urgency to passage of child care and education funding (BSA) legislation.
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[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

The House is considering language to make it more difficult for police to capture criminals and recover stolen vehicles. I strongly oppose this bill. See the letter below from Anchorage police. #akleg

[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

The results are eye-popping costs for raising a child here in Alaska, and decreased labor participation for Alaskan families. At a time when everyone is hiring, this falls disproportionately on women and the households who can least afford it.

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[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

The lack of access to child care, the cost of child care, and the inability to earn a living wage are all market driven failures that our state must address to make this a place where we can afford to live, work and raise our families.

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[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

Meanwhile, the cost of care-and the cost to parents-outstrips more than yearly tuition for full time attendance at UA.

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[Representative Zack Fields @repzackfields]

Thanks to @mayor_bronson for visiting #akleg yesterday to discuss the @PortofAlaska

Critical project for materiel delivery to DOD installations, for food security, and to keep prices down on food & construction materials.

[Mayor Dave Bronson @mayor_bronson]

I'm calling on the #akleg to allocate funding this year for the @PortofAlaska to help reinforce AK's critical lifeline & provide food security for the state. I urge the public to contact their legislators today & join us as we work to save the port.

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