Sam Kito

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Rep. Sam Kito III, D-Juneau, has served in the Alaska House of Representatives since 2014. In the 29th Alaska Legislature, he is a member of the Legislative Council, Legislative Budget & Audit Committee, and House Labor and Commerce Committee.

Alaska needs a leaner budget, but we can't cut our way to the future

OPINION: Alaska faces tough budget decisions but we need to maintain both our faith and investments in Alaska's future.

By Harriet Drummond, Scott Kawasaki, Andy Josephson and Sam Kito●

December 07, 2015 at 6:15 pm

Careful strategy, not wild cuts, can help Alaska Marine Highway weather budget storm

OPINION: Responsible budgeting is required in all government departments, but you cant take an arm and a leg from a critical service and expect them to grow back later.

By Sam Kito●

October 16, 2015 at 5:50 pm

Suing the governor over Medicaid expansion is the wrong investment for Alaska

OPINION: The lone dissenting voter in the Alaska Legislative Council's Medicaid lawsuit decision makes his case against the action.

By Sam Kito●

August 25, 2015 at 6:55 pm

Rep. Kito: Without negotiations, House Majority's new 'compromise' rings hollow

OPINION: The Alaska Senate needs to willingly participate in negotiations with the House Majority and the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition to fully fund Alaskas budget. The latest budget manipulation could

By Sam Kito●

May 27, 2015 at 7:20 pm