On Tuesday, February 24, between 8 and 10 AM, the House State Affairs Committee will discuss House Bill 92 and determine whether or not it will continue its journey toward enactment or die in this Committee. Backed by Governor Palin and members of both parties, this year's Sudan Divestment legislation is more palatable to the state's investment advisers. Even Permanent Fund Executive Director Mike Burns, who testified against divestment legislation last year, told the Juneau Empire that "he'll recommend to the trustees that they no longer oppose the [Sudan Divestment] bills." This is great news and we offer our gratitude to Mr. Burns.
Click here to read more about this year's legislation and the change of heart its fostering in our investment advisers. Then, please call the State Affairs Committee members listed below (and your state representative) to voice your support of the legislation. And, if you're in Juneau on the 24th, attend the hearing and SHOW your support!
Committee Number: 465-4963
Bob Lynn, Chair: 465-4931
Paul Seaton, Vice-Chair: 465-2689
Carl Gatto: 465-3743
Craig Johnson: 465-4993
Peggy Wilson: 465-3824
Max Gruenberg: 465-4940
Pete Petersen: 465-4939
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From this blog, you can go to the Sudan Divestment Task Force to learn about the power of divestment and to get started divesting today!
As a member of the Save Darfur Coalition, we are committed to raising public awareness about the ongoing genocide in Darfur and to working to provide and encourage opportunities for Alaskans to help bring an end to the genocide.
Our email: savedarfurak@gmail.com
Save Darfur Coalition
From this blog, you can go to the Sudan Divestment Task Force to learn about the power of divestment and to get started divesting today!
Meetings - Time & Place
Save Darfur Anchorage will meet at Grassroots - A Fair Trade Store at 1300 West Northern Lights (the REI strip mall) from 11 AM to Noon on Saturday, February 6, 2010.
Upcoming and Ongoing Events
SLEDDING at Russian Jack Springs Park - Monday, February 15, 2010, from 1 to 3 PM: The kids have the day off from school, so Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is sponsoring a sledding event for Sudanese refugees and their children. The rest of the public is also VERY welcome. Hot chocolate and good times will abound. Gather at the sledding hill next to the park chalet. Access the chalet from Debarr between Bragaw and Boniface.