SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE March 24, 2010 9:01 a.m. 9:01:04 AM CALL TO ORDER Co-Chair Hoffman called the Senate Finance Committee meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Senator Lyman Hoffman, Co-Chair Senator Bert Stedman, Co-Chair Senator Charlie Huggins, Vice-Chair Senator Johnny Ellis Senator Dennis Egan Senator Donny Olson Senator Joe Thomas MEMBERS ABSENT None ALSO PRESENT Mike Peterson, Self, Fish and Game Advisory Committee, Chair, Juneau Douglas Advisory Committee, Juneau; Brenda Hewitt, Commissioner, Alaska Public Broadcast Commission, Juneau; Joy Lyon, Executive Director, Association of the Education of Young Children, Juneau; Nikki Morris, Thread Childcare Resource and Referral, Family Services, Juneau; Brendan Kiernan, Chair & Coordinator, Alaska Native Youth Coalition, Juneau; Emily Coate, Special Projects Coordinator, National Education of Young Children, Juneau Partnership for Families and Children, Juneau; Sherri Wes, Self, Juneau; Thea Howard, Self, Juneau; Sam Trivette, Self, Juneau; Gayle Trivette, Self, Juneau; Chip Thoma, Responsible Cruising in Alaska; Mandy O'Neal Cole, Direct Services Manager, Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies, (AWARE), Juneau; Carl Rose, Executive Director, AASB, Juneau; Jeremy Gieser, Marketing, Gastineau Guiding Co., Juneau; Ben Brown, Attorney, Baxter, Bruce & Sullivan, Juneau; Jake Metcalfe, Executive Director, PSEA; Mary Ullman, Recruiter, AmeriCorps, Juneau; Darren Snyder, Agent, UAF Cooperative Extension Service, Juneau; Linda Snow, Board Member, Southeast Conference, Juneau; Maxine Thompson, Board President, SE Conference; Mark Vinsel, Executive Director, United Fishermen of Alaska, Juneau; George Brown, M.D., Pediatrician, American Heart Association, Juneau; Judy Klein, Self, Juneau; Peter Froehlich, District Court Judge(retired),Partners for Progress, Juneau; JoAnn Lockwood, Therapeutic Court Graduate, Juneau; Peggy Brown, Executive Director, AK Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Juneau; Doug Wessen, School Psychologist (retired), Juneau School District, Juneau; Mary Hakala, Coordinator, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Program, Juneau Economic Development Council, Juneau; Albert Rinehart, Director, Head Start, Tlingit and Haida, Juneau; Carl Brown, Wing Jr. Commander, AK Wing CAP. PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE Ernest Meloche M.D., Ketchikan; Jessica Davila, Self, Ketchikan; Steve Patton, Self, Ketchikan; Chuck Slagle, Alaska Fish House, Ketchikan; Tom Schultz, self, Ketchikan; Shelly Hughes, Government Affairs Director, Alaska Primary Care Association, MatSu; Erick Cordero, Alaska Legal Services, Palmer; Mark Lackey, Catholic Community Services (CCS) Early Learning-Head Start; James Garhart, Self, Wasilla; Chelsea Hicks, Staff Attorney, Palmer; John Cannon, Self, Wasilla; Kevin Munson, MatSu Health Services, Wasilla; Rick Byrnes, Self, Wasilla; Jan Carlson, Parents as Teachers, Copper Center; Vickie Tinker, Coordinator, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Program; Nancy St. John- Smith, Peninsula Community Health Center; Rowena Palomar, Executive Director, Valdez Advocates for Victims of Violence (AVV); Sarah Gilmore, Valdez AVV; Alan Sorum, Self, Valdez; Rebecca Shields, Kodiak Women's Resource and Crisis Center; Colleen Newman, Kodiak Women's Resource and Crisis Center; Virginia Glasheen, Self, Kodiak; Debra King, self, Kodiak; Luke Hopkins, Mayor, Fairbanks; Andy Harrington, Alaska Legal Services/Arctic Alliance, Fairbanks; Jeff Drake, Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA), Fairbanks; Yelena Peltcova, Joel's Place, Fairbanks; David Atkinson, UAF, Fairbanks; John DeRuyter, AK Psychology Internship Consortium, Fairbanks; David Atkinson, UAF, Fairbanks; Taber Rehbaum, Arctic Alliance, Fairbanks; Cynthia Quint, Interior Alaska Center for Non- Violent Living, Fairbanks; Brenda Stanfill, Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living, Fairbanks; Gara Bridwell, AEYC, Fairbanks; Mike Kolasa, Executive Director, Literacy Council of Alaska, Fairbanks; Cynthia Henry, Board of Regents, UA, Fairbanks; Jack Wilbur, FNSB Early Childhood Development Commission, Fairbanks; Pam Webster, Partners for Progress, Fairbanks; Kathryn Mosley, Fairbanks; Larry J. Mosley, Jr., Fairbanks; Kate Pendleton, Fairbanks; Tabitha Quint, Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living, Fairbanks; Kara Carlson, Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living, Fairbanks; Randy Zaruke, Alaska Trappers Association, Fairbanks; Jeff Tucker, Alaska Municipal League, Fairbanks; Billy Brown, Lifetime Member of the UAF Alumni Association, Fairbanks; Emily Ennis, Fairbanks Resource Agency, Fairbanks; Cheryl Kilgore, Interior Community Health, Fairbanks; Deana Glick, UAA Honors College, Anchorage; Tom Rothe, Self, Eagle River; John Hamilton, Self, Eagle River; Kathleen Fitzgerald, Self, Anchorage; Patrice Griffen, Director, Rural Cap/Head Start; Kristin Ramstad, Rural Cap/Head Start, Eagle River; Debi Baldwin, Rural Cap, Eagle River; Chuck Barber, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), Eagle River; Duke Circle, State Coordinator, Anchorage; Suzi Pearson, Abused Women Aid in Crisis (AWAC), Anchorage; Sarah Scanlan, Rural Cap, Anchorage; Robert Capuozzo, Self, Anchorage; Karen Benning, Self, Anchorage; Susan Anderson, Best Beginnings, Anchorage; Amanda Metivier, Facing Foster Care in Alaska, Anchorage; Lauren Rice, Covenant House Alaska; Cody Chipp, UAF UAA Psychology PH.D. program; Ruth Zuniga UAF-UAA Psychology PH.D. program; Jaedon Avery, UAF-UAA Psychology PH.D program; Melinda Myers, Best Beginnings, Anchorage; Representative Norm Rokeberg, Anchorage; Jim Ward, Alaska Craftsman Home Program (ACHP), Anchorage; Ray Pastorino, AK Family Medicine Residency Program; Dan Hull, Self, Anchorage; Cathie Clements, Rural Cap, Anchorage; Michael Ecker, Susan Musante; Travis Hedwig, Project Coordinator, Stone Soup Group; Renee Layland, Self, Stone Soup Group; Dirk Shumaker, Kids Corps Inc, Anchorage; John Zasada, Anchorage Neighborhood Health Clinic, Anchorage; Stephanie Berglund, Self, Anchorage; Candace Winkler, Self, Anchorage; Ellen Kazary, Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Anchorage; Emily Nenon, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Anchorage; Bob Waldrop, BB-RSDD, Anchorage; Al Dwyer, Mayor, City of Petersburg; John Hoag, Attorney, Petersburg; Skip Hallingstad, AmeriCorps, Petersburg; Rick Dormer, Petersburg School District, Petersburg; Gerry Merrigan, Self, Petersburg; Dorrie Farrell, Self, Sitka; Frank Sutton, SEARHC, Sitka; Dan Falvey, Self, Sitka; Dan Etolin, Sitka; Sheri Feinstein, Sitkans Against Family Violence SAFV, Sitka; Dan Lush, South Peninsula Haven House, Homer; Glen Seaman, Self, Homer; Lolita Brache, Teacher, Homer; Kelsey Jacobsen, AmeriCorps, Sitka; Gail Young, SEARHC Neurodevelopmental program, Sitka; Tracy Hillhouse Price, AmeriCorps, Sitka; Linda Behnkin, Alaska Longline Fisherman's Association (ALFA), Sitka; Brian McNitt, Board President, SAFV, Sitka; Faith Lee, Serve Sitka, Sitka; Brenda Akelkok, Self, Dillingham; Annie Shade, Head Start, Dillingham; Fritz Johnson, BBEDC, Self, Dillingham; Mikki Ennis, Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (BBAHC), Dillingham; Rhonda Griffith, BBAHC, Dillingham; Ginger Baim, SAFE, Dillingham; Bill Rodawalt, Friends of KDLG Radio, Dillingham; Susan Flensburg, Bristol Bay Native Association (BBNA), Dillingham; Rose Loera, BBAHC, Dillingham; Robert Beedle, Self, Cordova; Nicole Songer, Executive Director, Cordova Family Resource Center, Cordova; Pete Hoepfner, Cordova Family Resource Center, Cordova; Eric Lian, Self, Cordova; Rochelle van den Broek, Cordova District Fishermen United, Cordova; Beth Poole, Copper River Marketing, Cordova; Allen Marquette, PWS Science Center, Cordova; Donna Brockschnidt, RuralCap, Savoogna; Leslie Jones, Self, Yakutat; Barbara Svarny-Carlson, Executive Director, Friends of the Alaska Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Anchorage; Denise Mathena, Hydaberg, Teachers Program; Sonia Handforth-Kom, President Alaska Primary Care Association, Unalaska; John Conwell, Superintendent, Unalaska School District; Bob Claus, Unalaska; Shane Welch, Yukon Kuskokwim Health Conference; Kurt Kuhne, Peoples Learning Center, Bethel; Maxie Alexie, Bethel; Cindy Andrecheck, Bethel; Michelle Dewitt, Tundra Women's Program, Bethel; Louisa Riley, Arctic Women In Crisis, Barrow, Barrow; Cheryl Humme, Arctic Women In Crisis, Barrow; Elaine Rittgers, Arctic Women In Crisis, Barrow; Alice Neakook, KBRW, Barrow; Beverly Patkotak Grinage, Hisagvik College, Barrow; Maureen Nolan, Kotzebue; Eric Osborne, Nome; Charlie Lean, Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation, Nome; Doug Walrath, Northwestern Alaska Career and Technical Center, Nome; Lynette Schmidt, ASRA, Nome; Rose Fosdick, Kawerak, Nome; Margaret Thomas, Nome; Janet Ahmausuk, Bering Sea Women's Group, Nome; Jeanette Lya, Savoogna; Teresa Pingayak, Chevak, Rural Cap; Edward Adams, Nunamlqua; Dawn Grossman, Serve Alaska Delta Junction; Marjourie Strauff, Kangiganak; Frank Kelty, Unalaska; Miriam Dillard, Bethel; Sunny Radebaugh, Wasilla; Karen Foster, Anchorage; Nicki Shelton, Hoonah; Sharon Williams, Naposkak; Annie Lou Williams, Kalskag; Robert MIKE PETERSON, Testified on proposed cut in the Fish SELF, FISH AND and Game Travel Budget. He listed the GAME ADVISORY various areas of the state where COMMITTEE, volunteers need to travel from. He CHAIR, JUNEAU expressed concern that the cuts to the DOUGLAS budget could cause the number of ADVISORY volunteers and biologists to have a COMMITTEE, difficult time working within the JUNEAU, state.  9:06:4 AM BRENDA HEWITT, Thanked the committee the bringing back COMMISSIONER, the incremental funding for public ALASKA PUBLIC broadcasting.  BROADCAST COMMISSION, JUNEAU, 9:07:1 AM JOY LYON, Thanked the committee for supporting EXECUTIVE early childhood education programs with DIRECTOR, increased funding. She specifically ASSOCIATION OF cited the Best Beginnings program.  THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN, JUNEAU, 9:09:6 AM NIKKI MORRIS, Spoke for the need for an increase in THREAD the eligibility rate for childcare CHILDCARE assistance. Five families are turned  RESOURCE AND away for childcare assistance each REFERRAL, month because they do not meet the FAMILY eligibility requirements. Often these SERVICES, families are over the limit by a very JUNEAU, minimum number.  9:11:2 AM BRENDAN Spoke on the issue of suicide and KIERNAN, CHAIR suicide prevention. He listed several & COORDINATOR, of the ways in which communities have ALASKA NATIVE benefited from his skills with suicide YOUTH prevention. He urged the creation of a COALITION, program that would assist Alaska Native JUNEAU, Children in particular with suicide prevention. Senator Ellis asked if the proposal was new. Mr. Kiernan replied yes.  9:15:0 AM EMILY COATE, Testified in support of funding for the SPECIAL Best Beginnings Program.  PROJECTS COORDINATOR, NATIONAL EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN, JUNEAU PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN, JUNEAU, 9:16:9 AM ]Joe Parish, Urged funding for AmeriCorps, Serve Executive Alaska Youth Corps, Alaska Service Director, Corps, Young Alaskans Building Southeast Affordable Housing and SAGA. He Alaska presented a prepared testimony.  Guidance Association, (SAGA), Juneau{ 9:18:9 AM SHERRI WES, Thanked that committee for funding SELF, JUNEAU, services for children and families struggling with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.  9:20:7 AM THEA HOWARD, Thanked the committee for increased SELF, JUNEAU, funding for programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.  9:21:3 AM SAM TRIVETTE, Spoke in support of the efforts of the SELF, JUNEAU, Suicide Prevention Council. He listed the various ways the council aides those affected by suicide. He urged  support for request of $200,000.  9:24:2 AM GAYLE Urged support for the $200,000 TRIVETTE, requested for suicide prevention SELF, JUNEAU, training and programs throughout the state.  9:26:2 AM CHIP THOMA, He spoke in opposition to subsidizing RESPONSIBLE the Alaska Travel Industry Association CRUISING IN (ATIA). He opined that cutting the ALASKA, cruise head tax would prove disastrous for the state.  9:28:4 AM MANDY O'NEAL Thanked the committee for increased COLE, DIRECT funding for domestic violence and SERVICES sexual assault services. She urged MANAGER, support for increased funding for AIDING WOMEN prevention. She spoke of programs AWARE IN ABUSE AND established increasing prevention of RAPE domestic violence and sexual assault. EMERGENCIES, She urged support for the pro-bono (AWARE), program, which is necessary to help JUNEAU, women and children in domestic violence situations.  9:32:4 AM ]Abby Hensley, Testified on the benefits of Early Executive Childhood Partnerships and Imagination Director, Best Libraries in Alaska. She encouraged the Beginnings, $600,000 requested in the Senate and Juneau{ $200,000 requested in the House. She detailed the ways in which the partnership programs had benefited communities throughout the state.  9:35:5 AM CARL ROSE, Thanked the committee for funding EXECUTIVE public K-12 education programs. He DIRECTOR, spoke of HB 317, which would provide AASB, JUNEAU, three years of funding for education programs.  9:37:4 AM JEREMY GIESER, Spoke for funding support for the Sea MARKETING, Grant Marine Advisory Program. He GASTINEAU detailed the way in which the program GUIDING CO., aides in the education of people of the JUNEAU, Alaska Marine environment.  9:40:1 AM BEN BROWN, Spoke in support of the pro-bono ATTORNEY, program for victims of domestic BAXTER, BRUCE violence and sexual assault. He urged & SULLIVAN, taking steps in prevention as well.  JUNEAU, 9:41:7 AM JAKE METCALFE, Urged support for four additional EXECUTIVE oversight troopers in the budget. He  DIRECTOR, stressed that with the addition of PSEA, Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) staff, the oversight troopers were necessary. The oversight is necessary to assure that cases are investigated properly.  9:44:3 AM MARY ULLMAN, Testified in support of increased RECRUITER, funding for AmeriCorps. She stressed AMERICORPS, that the program is particularly JUNEAU, beneficial to at-risk youth.  9:45:9 AM DARREN SNYDER, Urged support for university funding AGENT, UAF for collaborative programs to develop COOPERATIVE strong communities through the youth. EXTENSION He urged support for the Marine SERVICE, Advisory Program.  JUNEAU, 9:48:4 AM LINDA SNOW, Testified in support of assured funding BOARD MEMBER, for local governments. She cited rural SOUTHEAST governments and requested funding three CONFERENCE, positions.  JUNEAU, 9:50:9 AM MAXINE Urged support for funding government THOMPSON, counsel in rural communities. She BOARD expressed concern that some government PRESIDENT, SE processes were degrading at the local CONFERENCE, level in rural communities. She gave a personal story of a botched election in her community. She urged funding for the three positions  9:53:6 AM MARK VINSEL, Urged support for funding of the Marine EXECUTIVE Advisory Program. He listed the various DIRECTOR, ways in which the program benefits the UNITED fishing industry, both private and FISHERMEN OF commercial, throughout the state.  ALASKA, JUNEAU, 9:55:8 AM GEORGE BROWN, Testified to the importance of funding M.D., the Alaska Childhood Obesity Prevention PEDIATRICIAN, Initiative. He offered a handout to the AMERICAN HEART committee. He offered examples of his ASSOCIATION, experience with obesity related health JUNEAU, issues as a pediatrician.  9:57:3 AM JUDY KLEIN, Thanked the committee for support of 4- SELF, JUNEAU, H programs. Through programs like 4-H, children in Alaska learn various useful skills.  9:59:5 AM Andi Story, Thanked the committee for the Vice increased, multi-year foundation President, funding. She said that the PERS and Juneau School TERS programs benefit school board Board, Juneau{ members greatly. She urged an investment in early learning programs.  10:0207 AM PETER Testified in support of the 200,000 FROEHLICH, budget increment to Partners for DISTRICT COURT Therapeutic Court Support.  JUDGE(RETIRED) ,PARTNERS FOR PROGRESS, JUNEAU, 10:0434 AM JOANN Testified in support of the budget LOCKWOOD, increment request for therapeutic court THERAPEUTIC programs and Partners for Progress.  COURT GRADUATE, JUNEAU, 10:0627 AM PEGGY BROWN, Expressed appreciation for the $200,000 EXECUTIVE increment for domestic violence and DIRECTOR, AK sexual assault programs. She urged NETWORK ON support for continued funding for DOMESTIC domestic violence and sexual assault VIOLENCE AND pro-bono and prevention programs. She SEXUAL opined that the resources could be used ASSAULT, efficiently through prevention JUNEAU, programs.  10:0955 AM DOUG WESSEN, Urged support for funding for those SCHOOL affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.  PSYCHOLOGIST (RETIRED), JUNEAU SCHOOL DISTRICT, JUNEAU, 10:1101 AM MARY HAKALA, Urged support for full funding of the COORDINATOR, University request in the budget. She SCIENCE, spoke in support of the Alaska Summer TECHNOLOGY, Research Academy Department of Defense ENGINEERING, grant funding in the Senate version of AND MATH the University of Alaska Southeast (STEM) (UAS) budget.  PROGRAM, JUNEAU ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, JUNEAU,  10:1246 AM ]Shirley Urged support for continued funding for Maquadt, the Marine Advisory Program through Mayor, City of full funding of the university request.  Unalaska, Juneau{ 10:1427 AM ALBERT Thanked the committee for support for RINEHART, Best Beginnings and suicide prevention DIRECTOR, HEAD programs.  START, TLINGIT AND HAIDA, JUNEAU, 10:1545 AM AT EASE  10:1725 AM RECONVENE  10:1753 AM KETCHIKAN      10:1805 AM ERNEST MELOCHE Spoke in favor of the Marine Advisory M.D., Program (MAP).  KETCHIKAN (via teleconference ), 10:1958 AM JESSICA Testified in support of funding for DAVILA, SELF, MAP.  KETCHIKAN (via teleconference ), 10:2125 AM STEVE PATTON, Spoke in favor of funding for public SELF, broadcasting.  KETCHIKAN (via teleconference ), 10:2213 AM CHUCK SLAGLE, Spoke in support for funding for MAP. ALASKA FISH He noted that effect on tourism of HOUSE, education provided by MAP.  KETCHIKAN (via teleconference ), 10:2419 AM TOM SCHULTZ, Testified in support of funding for SELF, domestic violence and sexual assault.  KETCHIKAN (via teleconference ), 10:2706 AM MATSU    10:2720 AM SHELLY HUGHES, Spoke in support of community health GOVERNMENT centers. The centers provide both  AFFAIRS mental and dental health care services.  DIRECTOR, ALASKA PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION, MATSU (via teleconference ), 10:3038 AM ERICK CORDERO, Spoke in support of funding for ALASKA LEGAL domestic violence and sexual assault. SERVICES, He stated that Alaska Legal Services PALMER (via funding is crucial to pro-bono care for teleconferencethose in need.  ), 10:3249 AM MARK LACKEY, Testified in support of funding for CATHOLIC early childhood education. He pointed COMMUNITY out that a fraction of children are SERVICES (CCS) served by funding for early childhood EARLY education and the remainder are placed LEARNING-HEAD on long wait lists. START (via  teleconference ), 10:3618 AM JAMES GARHART, Testified in support of a forward SELF, WASILLA funded state budget. He opined that the (via change would prevent large deficits. He teleconferencerecommended a strong plan in ), preparation for low oil prices.  10:3901 AM Senator Stated that he would return the answer Huggins from a previous town hall meeting.  10:3919 AM CHELSEA HICKS, Thanked the committee for an increase STAFF in funding for legal services. She ATTORNEY, explained that a portion of clients are PALMER (via considered middle class and come to AK teleconferencelegal services for help because they ), have lost their homes.  10:4046 AM Senator Thanked Ms. Hicks for her work in the Huggins area of loan foreclosures.  10:4104 AM JOHN CANNON, Testified in support of funding for SELF, WASILLA intensive support of services for those (via with traumatic brain injury, teleconferencedevelopmental disabilities, or ), Alzheimer's disease.  10:4333 AM KEVIN MUNSON, Testified in support of the testimony MATSU HEALTH given by Shelly Hughes and community SERVICES, health centers. He spoke to the  WASILLA (via benefits of the services provided by teleconferencethe $2 million dollars requested ), increase.  10:4509 AM Senator Asked how many health centers exist in Huggins Alaska.  10:4517 AM Mr. Munson Responded that 142 local community health center clinics throughout Alaska.  10:4524 AM RICK BYRNES, Spoke in support of funding for Alaska SELF, WASILLA Legal Services. He stated that funding (via will aid those suffering from domestic teleconferenceviolence.  ), 10:4641 AM JAN CARLSON, Spoke in favor of the program known as PARENTS AS Parents as Teachers. She mentioned the TEACHERS, services provided including home COPPER CENTER visiting. She noted that delays are (via discovered in the home visiting teleconferenceprocess.  ), 10:4917 AM VICKIE TINKER, Spoke in support of funding for Fetal COORDINATOR, Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Program. He FETAL ALCOHOL spoke in favor of funding for substance SPECTRUM abuse treatment for pregnant women.  DISORDERS PROGRAM (via teleconference ), 10:5046 AM NANCY ST. Spoke in favor of community health JOHN-SMITH, centers. She stated that the demands PENINSULA are great and the request of $2 million COMMUNITY would be greatly appreciated.  HEALTH CENTER (via teleconference ), 10:5244 AM ROWENA Testified in support of funding for PALOMAR, domestic violence and sexual assault. EXECUTIVE She noted that victims are provided DIRECTOR, shelter with the support of the VALDEZ program. She recommended primary ADVOCATES FOR prevention.  VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE (AVV) (via teleconference ),  10:5423 AM SARAH GILMORE, Testified in support of funding for VALDEZ AVV victim's services.  (via teleconference ), 10:5502 AM ALAN SORUM, Testified in support of MAP. He SELF, VALDEZ explained that MAP provides information (via used in a practical sense. He published teleconferencea book with the use of information from ), MAP.  10:5707 AM REBECCA Testified in support of funding for SHIELDS, domestic violence and sexual assault. KODIAK WOMEN'S She spoke in support of Alaska Legal RESOURCE AND Services. Legal services are imperative CRISIS CENTER for the victims.  (via teleconference ), 10:5852 AM COLLEEN Spoke in support of funding for NEWMAN, KODIAK domestic violence and sexual assault. WOMEN'S She spoke in support of Alaska Legal RESOURCE AND Services.  CRISIS CENTER (via teleconference ), 11:0002 AM VIRGINIA Testified in support of funding for the GLASHEEN, initiative for the developmentally SELF, KODIAK disabled. She expressed appreciation (via for the measure of support.  teleconference ), 11:0112 AM DEBRA KING, Testified in support of MAP. She noted SELF, KODIAK that grant funding is crucial for the (via coastal communities.  teleconference ), 11:0320 AM RECESSED  1:32:9 PM RECONVENED   FAIRBANKS   1:34:6 PM LUKE HOPKINS, Expressed appreciation for the funding MAYOR, increase for the University of Alaska FAIRBANKS (via (UA) programs. He requested support for teleconferencethe Human Services community matching ), grant, which would be matched at 30  percent. He thanked the committee for revenue sharing.  1:36:5 PM ANDY Spoke in support of funding for three HARRINGTON, programs: Alaska Legal Services, Human ALASKA LEGAL Services Matching Grant Program, and SERVICES/ARCTIDomestic Shelter Funding. C ALLIANCE, FAIRBANKS (via teleconference  ), 1:38:3 PM JEFF DRAKE, Thanked the committee for funding for ALASKA SUMMER Alaska Summer Research Association. He RESEARCH described the growth of his program and ACADEMY the services it provides.  (ASRA), FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ), 1:40:5 PM YELENA Described her job as a recruiter for PELTCOVA, summer employment with AmeriCorps.  JOEL'S PLACE, FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ), 1:42:5 PM DAVID Expressed appreciation for funding for ATKINSON, UAF, the Suicide Prevention Council.  FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ), 1:44:7 PM JOHN DERUYTER, Thanked the committee for funding for AK PSYCHOLOGY the Alaska Psychology Internship INTERNSHIP Consortium. He appreciated the support CONSORTIUM, and sponsorship of legislation FAIRBANKS (via regarding the licensing of teleconferencepsychologists in the state.  ), 1:46:3 PM DAVID Spoke strongly in favor of funding the ATKINSON, UAF, Marine Advisory Program.  FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ), 1:48:5 PM TABER REHBAUM, Thanked the committee for funding ARCTIC grants for including an increase to the ALLIANCE, human services community matching grant FAIRBANKS (via in the proposed budget.  teleconference ),  1:50:0 PM CYNTHIA QUINT, Thanked the committee for funding the INTERIOR Center for Non-Violent Living.  ALASKA CENTER FOR NON- VIOLENT LIVING, FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ), 1:50:8 PM BRENDA Voiced appreciation for funding of STANFILL, domestic violence prevention programs.  INTERIOR ALASKA CENTER FOR NON- VIOLENT LIVING, FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ), 1:53:5 PM GARA BRIDWELL, Appreciated funding for child care AEYC, services and Best Beginnings. She FAIRBANKS (via requested support for an increased teleconferenceincome eligibility rate for families ), receiving assistance.  1:54:1 PM MIKE KOLASA, Urged continued support for the human EXECUTIVE services community matching grant. The DIRECTOR, funds are essential and efficient to LITERACY the human services work performed by COUNCIL OF non profit organizations in Fairbanks.  ALASKA, FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ), 1:55:2 PM CYNTHIA HENRY, Spoke in appreciation of the funding BOARD OF and support for the University of REGENTS, UA, Alaska. She assured the committee that FAIRBANKS (via the regents value the regional teleconferencecampuses.  ), 1:57:8 PM Senator Thomas Thanked Ms. Henry for her hard work.  1:57:1 PM JACK WILBUR, Described his program and shared goals. FNSB EARLY He thanked the committee for funding CHILDHOOD his program.  DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ),  1:59:0 PM Senator Thomas Thanked Mr. Wilbur for his efforts.  1:59:0 PM PAM WEBSTER, Spoke in support of funding for PARTNERS FOR Therapeutic Courts. She explained that PROGRESS, the support services of Partners for FAIRBANKS (via Progress are essential to the success teleconferenceof Alaska's system of Therapeutic ), Courts.  2:01:3 PM Senator Thomas Thanked Ms. Webster.  2:01:3 PM KATHRYN Requested support for the Interior MOSLEY, Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) FAIRBANKS (via Program.  teleconference ), 2:02:9 PM LARRY J. Spoke in support of education funding MOSLEY, JR., for the Summer Research Program.  FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ), 2:03:4 PM KATE Voiced support for the Alaska Summer PENDLETON, Research Academy.  FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ), 2:04:5 PM TABITHA QUINT, Shared her story and expressed INTERIOR gratitude for the Alaska Center for ALASKA CENTER Non-Violent Living.  FOR NON- VIOLENT LIVING, FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ), 2:05:8 PM KARA CARLSON, Spoke in favor of continued funding for INTERIOR the Interior Alaska Center.  ALASKA CENTER FOR NON- VIOLENT LIVING, FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ), 2:06:0 PM RANDY ZARUKE, Spoke in support of continued funding ALASKA for the Marine Advisory Program.  TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION, FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ),  2:07:2 PM JEFF TUCKER, Thanked the committee for work on the ALASKA funding issues regarding the Alaska MUNICIPAL Land Mobile Radio System.  LEAGUE, FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ), 2:08:5 PM BILLY BROWN, Voiced support for the Alaska Summer LIFETIME Research Academy.  MEMBER OF THE UAF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ), 2:09:1 PM EMILY ENNIS, Thanked the committee for funding FAIRBANKS supporting those with developmental RESOURCE disabilities. She shared a personal AGENCY, story.  FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ), 2:11:0 PM CHERYL Requested support for community health KILGORE, centers across the state, and for the INTERIOR Health and Human Services matching COMMUNITY block grant.  HEALTH, FAIRBANKS (via teleconference ), 2:13:4 PM AT-EASE  2:17:2 PM CARL BROWN, Testified in support of the requested WING JR. increase for civil patrol. He noted COMMANDER, AK that support is provided to other state WING CAP, entities. He explained the request and noted that the current budget is limited.  2:22:0 PM DEANA GLICK, Supported funding for the honors UAA HONORS college at the University of Alaska. COLLEGE, She shared a story about her ANCHORAGE (via educational pursuits and advantages as  teleconferencea result of the honors college.  ), 2:24:9 PM TOM ROTHE, Testified in support of additional SELF, EAGLE funding for the Department of Fish and RIVER (via Game for state refuge clean-up. He teleconferencementioned the vandalism that leads to ), hazards and destroys the state's beauty.  2:25:9 PM JOHN HAMILTON, Testified in support of funding for the SELF, EAGLE Therapeutic Courts. He shared a story RIVER (via regarding his life change with the help teleconferenceof Therapeutic Court.  ), 2:27:3 PM KATHLEEN Testified in support of funding for FITZGERALD, individuals with developmental SELF, disabilities. She shared a personal ANCHORAGE (via story about her child who suffers from teleconferencesevere autism.  ), 2:29:0 PM {Melissa Testified in support of funding for Pickle, Best Beginnings. She spoke about the Parents as program known as Parents as Teachers. Teachers, The state does not provide funding for Director, the program currently.  Eagle River{ 2:31:9 PM PATRICE Testified in support of funding for GRIFFEN, Best Beginnings. She requested an DIRECTOR, increase in Head Start funding.  RURAL CAP/HEAD START (via teleconference ), 2:33:2 PM KRISTIN Testified in support of funding for RAMSTAD, RURAL early childhood programs to remediate CAP/HEAD delays for children with special START, EAGLE education needs. She voiced support for RIVER (via Head Start.  teleconference ), 2:34:9 PM DEBI BALDWIN, Testified in support of funding for RURAL CAP, Head Start. She noted that the plan EAGLE RIVER provides information regarding members (via of the community who are eligible for teleconferencethe plan. She noted that funding would ), enable 80 new children in five different communities to utilize the  service.  2:36:5 PM CHUCK BARBER, Testified in support of the suicide ALASKA NATIVE prevention plan.  TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM (ANTHC), EAGLE RIVER (via teleconference ), 2:37:4 PM Sharon Gagnon, Testified in support of funding for the UAA Honors University of Alaska and the Honors College, College. She asked that the committee Anchorage{ reinstate the funding necessary for continuation of the program.  2:39:8 PM DUKE CIRCLE, Testified in support of funding for STATE Therapeutic Courts. The program allows COORDINATOR, individuals in need to focus on ANCHORAGE (via treatment.  teleconference ), 2:41:7 PM SUZI PEARSON, Testified in support of funding for ABUSED WOMEN domestic violence and sexual assault. AID IN CRISIS She explained the services provided by (AWAC), the shelter in Anchorage.  ANCHORAGE (via teleconference ), 2:43:8 PM SARAH SCANLAN, Testified in support of funding for RURAL CAP, Head Start services. She noted the many ANCHORAGE (via communities served by the program. She teleconferencetestified in support of Best ), Beginnings.  2:45:6 PM ROBERT Testified in support of funding for CAPUOZZO, Best Beginnings and early childhood SELF, learning. He shared a research project ANCHORAGE (via where children received books for teleconferencebetter learning.  ), 2:47:9 PM KAREN BENNING, Testified in support of funding for SELF, Best Beginnings and early childhood ANCHORAGE (via education. She spoke to the connection teleconferencebetween early childhood education and ), high school dropout rates.  2:49:2 PM SUSAN Testified in support of funding for ANDERSON, BEST Best Beginnings. She explained that the BEGINNINGS, support of early childhood education  ANCHORAGE (via benefits the entire community.  teleconference ), 2:52:6 PM AMANDA Testified in support of funding for METIVIER, foster care homes in Alaska. She FACING FOSTER appreciated funding in the budget for CARE IN foster care. Funding for mentorships ALASKA, for older kids is beneficial.  ANCHORAGE (via teleconference ), 2:55:0 PM LAUREN RICE, Testified in support of funding for COVENANT HOUSE foster care. She spoke about the ALASKA (via resources dedicated to caring for teleconferencechildren.  ), 2:57:3 PM CODY CHIPP, Testified in support of funding for UAF UAA technical assistance and travel funds PSYCHOLOGY for the university.  PH.D. PROGRAM (via teleconference ), 3:00:2 PM RUTH ZUNIGA Testified in support of funding for the UAF-UAA consortium request for the psychology PSYCHOLOGY internship program. The funding allows PH.D. PROGRAM completion of training for the students (via and accreditation for the program.  teleconference ), 3:01:3 PM JAEDON AVERY, Testified in support of funding for the UAF-UAA psychology internship program.  PSYCHOLOGY PH.D PROGRAM (via teleconference ), 3:02:9 PM MELINDA MYERS, Testified in support of funding for BEST Best Beginnings. She noted that past BEGINNINGS, funding for the program allows ANCHORAGE (via partnership with other early childhood teleconferenceeducation programs.  ), 3:05:4 PM REPRESENTATIVE Testified in support of the Therapeutic NORM ROKEBERG, Court Program. He cited studies ANCHORAGE (via regarding the savings to the state as a  teleconferenceresult of the program.  ), 3:07:1 PM JIM WARD, Testified in support of funding for a ALASKA rebate program for Alaska homeowners. CRAFTSMAN HOME He noted that the funding for the PROGRAM program is running low.  (ACHP), ANCHORAGE (via teleconference ), 3:08:6 PM RAY PASTORINO, Testified in support of the Alaska AK FAMILY Consortium for Psychology Internship MEDICINE Programs. He stated that the training RESIDENCY in state provides a base for the PROGRAM (via students to work from so that students teleconferenceremain in Alaska.  ), 3:11:1 PM DAN HULL, Testified in support of funding for UAA SELF, and MAP. He stated that the MAP program ANCHORAGE (via plays a critical role in the prevention teleconferenceof problems regarding regulations.  ), 3:13:7 PM CATHIE Testified in support of Serve Alaska to CLEMENTS, promote service for AmeriCorps. RURAL CAP, AmeriCorps provides training for ANCHORAGE (via Alaskans and promotes their future teleconferencedevelopment.  ), 3:16:4 PM MICHAEL ECKER, Testified in support of funding for SUSAN MUSANTE those with mental illness. Stated (via support for funding for the Foster Care teleconferenceSystem.  ), 3:17:3 PM TRAVIS HEDWIG, Testified in support of funding for PROJECT Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder COORDINATOR, treatment options for rural Alaska.  STONE SOUP GROUP (via teleconference ), 3:19:0 PM RENEE LAYLAND, Testified in support of funding for SELF, STONE Alaska behavioral health. She supported SOUP GROUP an increase in the funding.  (via teleconference ), 3:20:2 PM DIRK SHUMAKER, Testified in support of funding for KIDS CORPS Head Start in Alaska. He spoke in INC, ANCHORAGE support of early education for (via Alaskans.  teleconference ), 3:21:2 PM JOHN ZASADA, Testified in support of funding for ANCHORAGE Community Health Centers. He explained NEIGHBORHOOD the various methods of aid provided by HEALTH CLINIC, the funding.  ANCHORAGE (via teleconference ), 3:23:8 PM STEPHANIE Testified in support of funding for BERGLUND, Early Parent Education System. She SELF, spoke about the benefits of early child ANCHORAGE (via education. She spoke about the value of teleconferencemonthly book deliveries.  ), 3:25:2 PM CANDACE Testified in support of the Best WINKLER, SELF, Beginnings and Parents as Teachers ANCHORAGE (via Programs.  teleconference ), 3:28:9 PM ELLEN KAZARY, Testified in support of funding for the RURAL ALASKA AmeriCorps program to focus on COMMUNITY environmental and wellness programs. ACTION She spoke about the merits of the PROGRAM, AmeriCorps program.  ANCHORAGE (via teleconference ), 3:30:7 PM EMILY NENON, Testified in support of funding for AMERICAN childhood obesity prevention. She CANCER SOCIETY pointed out the government cost of CANCER ACTION addressing the issues related to NETWORK, childhood obesity.  ANCHORAGE (via teleconference ), 3:32:2 PM BOB WALDROP, Testified in support of funding for BB-RSDD, increments added to the budget for the ANCHORAGE (via MAP.  teleconference ), 3:34:0 PM AT EASE  3:35:7 PM RECONVENE  Sitka,  Wrangell,  Petersburg,  Homer,  Dillingham,  Cordova  3:35:4 PM AL DWYER, Testified in support for funding of MAYOR, CITY OF MAP.  PETERSBURG (via teleconference ), 3:36:2 PM JOHN HOAG, Testified in support of funding for ATTORNEY, pro-bono programs for victims of PETERSBURG domestic violence and sexual assault. (via He stressed that effective advocacy teleconferenceprograms help to break the cycle of ), domestic violence and sexual assault.  3:38:5 PM SKIP Urged support of funding for AmeriCorps HALLINGSTAD, programs. He pointed out the positive AMERICORPS, impact of recycling programs in his PETERSBURG community. He felt that AmeriCorps (via offered healthy programs for young teleconferencepeople.  ), 3:40:6 PM RICK DORMER, Urged support for funding of MAP.  PETERSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT, PETERSBURG (via teleconference ), 3:41:2 PM GERRY Supported funding for MAP. He detailed MERRIGAN, the various ways the program benefits SELF, his community, particularly in the area PETERSBURG of fisheries and fishery management.  (via teleconference ), 3:43:1 PM Sitka  3:43:4 PM DORRIE Testified in support of MAP. She stated FARRELL, SELF, that the federal match to the state SITKA (via funds was an incentive to fund the teleconferenceprogram.  ),  3:45:5 PM FRANK SUTTON, Testified in support of funding for a SEARHC, SITKA Heath and Social Services funded grant (via program.  teleconference ), 3:46:9 PM DAN FALVEY, Urged funding support for MAP. He SELF, SITKA detailed the various ways the program (via helps him in his work as a fisherman.  teleconference ), DAN ETOLIN, Testified in support of state funding SITKA (via for public broadcasting. He detailed teleconferencethe various services provided by Sitka ), Raven Radio.  SHERI Urged support for funding for domestic FEINSTEIN, violence and sexual assault programs in SITKANS her communities. She cited the AGAINST FAMILY importance of the pro-bono program.  VIOLENCE SAFV, SITKA (via teleconference ), 3:49:2 PM AT EASE  3:51:4 PM RECONVENE  Homer  3:51:5 PM DAN LUSH, Testified in support for the governor's SOUTH recommendation for funding for domestic PENINSULA violence and sexual assault programs. HAVEN HOUSE, He stressed the importance for funding HOMER (via for legal aid for victims and teleconferenceprevention programs.  ), 3:53:1 PM GLEN SEAMAN, Urged support for full funding of MAP. SELF, HOMER He shared that the program has been (via very successful with its programs teleconferencethroughout the state.  ), 3:55:5 PM LOLITA BRACHE, Spoke in support for funding of Best TEACHER, HOMER Beginnings partnership programs. She (via stressed the need for funding childcare teleconferenceassistance. She requested full funding ), of the Imagination Library program. She added that funds could be used most effectively when agencies worked together.  3:58:7 PM KELSEY Testified in support of funding for JACOBSEN, AmeriCorps. She shared the professional AMERICORPS, skills she gained through her SITKA (via AmeriCorps experience.  teleconference ), 4:00:3 PM GAIL YOUNG, Urged support for funding for Fetal SEARHC Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) NEURODEVELOPMEprograms. She added that early NTAL PROGRAM, identification of the syndrome is SITKA (via beneficial for those inflicted.  teleconference ), 4:03:5 PM TRACY Testified in support of funding for HILLHOUSE AmeriCorps and Juvenile Justice and PRICE, Youth Court programs.  AMERICORPS, SITKA (via teleconference ), 4:05:1 PM LINDA BEHNKIN, Urged support for full funding of the ALASKA Marine Advisory Program. She detailed LONGLINE the various ways that the program has FISHERMAN'S assisted the fishing community.  ASSOCIATION (ALFA), SITKA (via teleconference ), 4:06:3 PM BRIAN MCNITT, Thanked the committee for the BOARD additional $200,000 to maintain PRESIDENT, services for victims of domestic SAFV, SITKA violence and sexual assault. Co-Chair (via Stedman said that legislation was in teleconferencethe process of consideration by the ), Judiciary Committee.  4:08:7 PM FAITH LEE, Offered appreciation for funding of the SERVE SITKA, AmeriCorps mentoring and afterschool SITKA (via programs. She detailed the many ways teleconferencethe programs benefit her community.  ), Dillingham  4:11:9 PM AT EASE  4:12:7 PM RECONVENE  4:12:4 PM BRENDA Provided testimony in support of  Thanked the committee for the $200,000 GINGER BAIM, in the budget for domestic violence and SAFE, sexual assault programs. He urged DILLINGHAM support for additional prevention (via programs funding.  teleconferenc e), 4:24:9 PM BILL RODAWALT, Testified in support of funding for FRIENDS OF public broadcasting. He thanked the KDLG RADIO, committee for including public radio in DILLINGHAM the legislation. He stressed the (via important role public radio plays in teleconferencecommunication for rural communities.  ),  4:26:8 PM AT EASE  4:26:5 PM RECONVENE  4:27:1 PM SUSAN Urged support for full funding for MAP. FLENSBURG, She provided and overview of the many BRISTOL BAY ways program advisors had been NATIVE beneficial to the community and the ASSOCIATION state.  (BBNA), DILLINGHAM (via teleconference ), 4:30:1 PM ROSE LOERA, Expressed support for the request of $2 BBAHC, million for Community Health Centers.  DILLINGHAM (via teleconference ), Cordova  4:33:2 PM ROBERT BEEDLE, Testified in support of full funding of SELF, CORDOVA the university request for MAP. He (via listed the various ways the program had teleconferencebenefited the fishing community. He ), said that the program office in his community is a bastion of information regarding the fishing industry.  4:36:6 PM NICOLE SONGER, Thanked the committee for the EXECUTIVE additional $200,000 for domestic DIRECTOR, violence and sexual assault programs. CORDOVA FAMILY She urged support for the pro-bono RESOURCE program.  CENTER, CORDOVA (via teleconference ), PETE HOEPFNER, Thanked the committee for the $200,000 CORDOVA FAMILY for domestic violence and sexual RESOURCE assault services. He urged additional CENTER, funding for prevention programs.  CORDOVA (via teleconference ), 4:38:9 PM ERIC LIAN, Urged support for full funding for the SELF, CORDOVA university request for MAP.  (via teleconference ),  4:41:2 PM ROCHELLE VAN Testified in support of MAP operating DEN BROEK, budget request. She detailed the CORDOVA various ways the program had benefited DISTRICT her organization. She expressed her FISHERMEN appreciation for the program and the UNITED, local agent in her community.  CORDOVA (via teleconference ), 4:42:2 PM AT EASE  4:42:4 PM RECONVENE  4:44:9 PM BETH POOLE, Urged support for full funding of the COPPER RIVER university request for MAP. She listed MARKETING, the many ways that the program advisor CORDOVA (via in Cordova benefits the community.  teleconference ), 4:46:3 PM ALLEN Urged support for full funding of the MARQUETTE, PWS university request for funding MAP. He SCIENCE shared the many positive achievements CENTER, that the program agent had accomplished CORDOVA (via in the community of Cordova.  teleconference ), Offnets  4:49:7 PM DONNA Urged support for increased funding for BROCKSCHNIDT, Head Start programs. She relayed that RURALCAP, there were several children on the wait SAVOOGNA (via list in her community.  teleconference ), 4:50:7 PM LESLIE JONES, Testified in support for the Alaska SELF, YAKUTAT Patient Care FY2011 request. She (via detailed the need for improved services teleconferencein the community.  ), 4:55:7 PM BARBARA Testified in support of funding for SVARNY-Division of Wildlife for additional CARLSON, refuge areas in Central Alaska.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FRIENDS OF THE ALASKA COASTAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference ),  4:58:4 PM DENISE Spoke in support of Head Start funding MATHENA, for a Hydaberg program.  HYDABERG, TEACHERS PROGRAM (via teleconference ), 5:00:6 PM SONIA Testified in support of funding for HANDFORTH-KOM, community health centers.  PRESIDENT ALASKA PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION, UNALASKA (via teleconference ), 5:01:8 PM JOHN CONWELL, Testified in support of the MAP SUPERINTENDENToperating budget request.  , UNALASKA SCHOOL DISTRICT (via teleconference ), 5:02:2 PM Warren Spoke in support of full funding for Cummings, the Land Mobile Radio System.  Fairbanks{ 5:04:3 PM BOB CLAUS, Testified in support of public safety UNALASKA (via funding for VPSO's.  teleconference ), 5:06:8 PM SHANE WELCH, Advocated for additional FASD services.  YUKON KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CONFERENCE (via teleconference ), 5:09:3 PM KURT KUHNE, Spoke in support of funding for PEOPLES therapeutic courts.  LEARNING CENTER, BETHEL (via teleconference ),  5:10:8 PM MAXIE ALEXIE, Testified of funding for therapeutic BETHEL (via courts.  teleconference ), 5:12:1 PM CINDY Spoke in support funding for public ANDRECHECK, broadcasting.  BETHEL (via teleconference ), 5:12:5 PM MICHELLE Thanked the committee for funding for DEWITT, TUNDRA domestic violence and sexual assault WOMEN'S and urges support for primary PROGRAM, prevention. She also spoke in support BETHEL (via of funding for legal representation for teleconferencevictims.  ), 5:15:8 PM LOUISA RILEY, Testified in support shelter services ARCTIC WOMEN and legal advocacy.  IN CRISIS, BARROW, BARROW (via teleconference ), 5:17:0 PM CHERYL HUMME, Expressed appreciation to the committee ARCTIC WOMEN for additional funding for victim IN CRISIS, services. She spoke in support of BARROW (via funding for pro-bono legal aid.  teleconference ), 5:19:3 PM ELAINE Testified in support of funding for RITTGERS, domestic violence sexual assault and ARCTIC WOMEN legal advocacy.  IN CRISIS, BARROW (via teleconference ), 5:20:2 PM ALICE NEAKOOK, Support of funding for public KBRW, BARROW broadcasting.  (via teleconference ), 5:24:9 PM BEVERLY Testified in support of work PATKOTAK development programs offered through  GRINAGE, the college.  HISAGVIK COLLEGE, BARROW (via teleconference ), 5:25:4 PM MAUREEN NOLAN, Advocated for funding to the Early KOTZEBUE (via Learning Program and Best Beginnings teleconferenceProgram.  ), 5:26:5 PM ERIC OSBORNE, Testified for fisheries funding and NOME (via marine safety outreach. Urged full teleconferencefunding for MAP.  ), 5:29:4 PM CHARLIE LEAN, Urged full funding for MAP.  NORTON SOUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, NOME (via teleconference ), 5:31:3 PM DOUG WALRATH, Asked for support for MAP.  NORTHWESTERN ALASKA CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER, NOME (via teleconference ), 5:33:8 PM LYNETTE Spoke in support of the Alaska Summer SCHMIDT, ASRA, Research Academy.  NOME (via teleconference ), 5:35:1 PM ROSE FOSDICK, Testified in support of full funding KAWERAK, NOME for MAP.  (via teleconference ), 5:36:5 PM MARGARET Urged support for Alaska Legal THOMAS, NOME Services.  (via teleconference ), 5:38:3 PM JANET Thanked the committee for funding to  AHMAUSUK, support victims of domestic violence BERING SEA and sexual assault.  WOMEN'S GROUP, NOME (via teleconference ), 5:40:0 PM JEANETTE LYA, Urged support for Alaska Legal SAVOOGNA (via Services.  teleconference ), 5:41:2 PM TERESA Testified in support of funding for PINGAYAK, Head Start Programs.  CHEVAK, RURAL CAP (via teleconference ), 5:45:7 PM EDWARD ADAMS, Urged funding for Alaska Legal NUNAMLQUA (via Services.  teleconference ), 5:46:4 PM DAWN GROSSMAN, Testified in support of funding for SERVE ALASKA Serve Alaska and AmeriCorps.  DELTA JUNCTION (via teleconference ), 5:48:7 PM MARJOURIE Spoke in support of Alaska Legal STRAUFF, Services.  KANGIGANAK (via teleconference ), 5:49:1 PM Dr. Stroklund, Testified in support of funding for Dutch Harbor{ community health centers.  5:51:9 PM FRANK KELTY, Testified in support of full funding UNALASKA (via for MAP.  teleconference ), 5:52:2 PM MIRIAM Spoke in support of Alaska Legal DILLARD, Services.  BETHEL (via teleconference ), 5:54:6 PM SUNNY Spoke in support of funding for Alaska RADEBAUGH, Legal Services. She noted that offices WASILLA (via are closing in Kenai and other  teleconferencelocations and expressed concern for ), those that will not have legal representation.  5:56:0 PM KAREN FOSTER, Expressed support for additional ANCHORAGE (via funding for the Crime Laboratory and teleconferenceemphasized the importance of DNA ), evidence in criminal cases.  5:59:2 PM NICKI SHELTON, Spoke in support of funding for FASD HOONAH (via and Best Beginnings.  teleconference ), 6:02:1 PM SHARON Testified in support of funding for the WILLIAMS, Best Beginnings Program.  NAPOSKAK (via teleconference ), 6:04:5 PM ANNIE LOU Urged funding for AmeriCorps and Alaska WILLIAMS, Youth Corps.  KALSKAG (via teleconference ), 6:06:6 PM ROBERT BEAN, Testified in support of funding for the NENANA (via Alaska Summer Research Academy.  teleconference ), 6:07:4 PM MARIE SAKAR, Testified in support of family wellness CHUATBALUK programs and funding for drug and (via alcohol abuse counseling.  teleconference ), 6:09:3 PM CINDY HIGGINS, Advocated for Head Start programs.  ANCHORAGE (via teleconference ), 6:12:9 PM JEFFREY Urged support for MAP and Head Start STEPHEN, and Alaska Legal Services  UNITED FISHING MARKETING ASSOCIATION, ANCHORAGE (via teleconference ), 6:14:3 PM THOMAS BROK, Testified in support of funding for ANIAK (via Best Beginning and Head Start.  teleconference ), 6:16:7 PM AMBER LATHROP, Expressed support for the Infant KENAI (via Learning and the Head Start programs. teleconferenceShe also testified in support of ), alcohol treatment programs.  6:18:2 PM GALE VICK, Urged support for funding in the GULF OF ALASKA University of Alaska's budget for six COMMISSION, positions in the Marine Advisory COALITION (via Program and Head Start and Alaska Legal teleconferenceServices.  ), 6:19:4 PM ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 PM.