Chris Tuck

Les Gara is a fighter who will not back down from those with money or power.

Despite some recent criticisms, the Alaska Reads Act has been made better through thoughtful amendments.

Honestly, it would have been easier to just do it right the first time.

We must set aside all other legislation, no matter how deserving, in order to provide Alaskans certainty and a clear direction forward.

We maintain that the most important fish in Alaska are the fish on Alaskans’ dinner plates.

OPINION: Given Alaska's fiscal situation, it is important to make smart decisions going forward. Doing the math means recognizing that investing in education now pays off big later.

OPINION: Republican majority in Legislature tries to ignore Democrats' budget that both cuts more and does more for Alaskans.

OPINION: GOP lawmakers take a vacation when they should be taking care of Alaska's business.

OPINION: Despite repeated requests, there still hasn’t been a single hearing on any piece of legislation aimed at the root of the problem within the Alaska National Guard. The Republican-led majority is once again pushing this issue to the side.

To be effective, Alaska's education system cannot be one-size-fits-all, and it's going to need some help outside the classroom. There are many things we can do to make sure the education Alaskans get is the best possible.

As a former School Board member and now as a state representative, I've been showered for years with a number of ideas "for the children" because they are our "most precious resource."

To reach our full potential we must prepare future generations to meet every challenge equipped with creative minds and skilled hands.