Time to Move Alaska Forward
Dear Alaskan, I am Hollis French and I want to be your next governor so that together, we can move Alaska forward by fighting for what we value. As Democrats and as Alaskans, we value education. We know that our … Read more →
No on Pebble
Dear Alaskan, No on Pebble. It is that simple. A huge mine in the headwaters of Bristol Bay threatens subsistence, and the jobs of Alaskans in the region. Fishing has been a way of life for thousands of years in … Read more →
How We Win
August 17, 2010 Dear Alaskan, In order to win the governor’s office in November, Democrats need a strong candidate with a commitment to Democratic values. I am that candidate. Democratic values are Alaskan values. We believe in people and in … Read more →
Pull Together
August 15, 2010 Dear Alaskan, Just yesterday I returned from an eight day campaign tour, which took me to Metlakatla, Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau and Fairbanks. The trip was fast paced, but as always, looking out of a plane window between … Read more →
We’ve endorsed Hollis!
Sen. Johnny Ellis (Anchorage) Sen. Joe Paskvan (Fairbanks) Sen. Joe Thomas (Fairbanks) Sen. Lyman Hoffman (Bethel) Sen. Bettye Davis (Anchorage) Sen. Albert Kookesh (Angoon) Sen. Bill Wielechowski (Anchorage) Rep. Les Gara (Anchorage) Rep. Scott Kawasaki (Fairbanks) Rep. Lindsey Holmes (Anchorage) Rep. Berta Gardner (Anchorage) Rep. … Read more →
Unanswered Questions About My Opponent’s Plan
My opponent wants to create an entirely new way of taxing oil companies in Alaska. He wants to negotiate each field on a case-by-case basis, asking the oil companies what they want from us. He thinks we can sit down with some of the most powerful corporations in the world and outmaneuver them, again and again. The Berkowitz plan comes with more questions than answers. Read more →
Alaska’s Fair Share
The difference between me and my opponent is becoming clearer and clearer. Our competing views on oil taxes will be the defining issue in the Democratic primary. Our current oil tax system is working. It forward funds education. It pays for renewable energy projects that lower our energy costs. Read more →
What’s The Difference?
In a nutshell, I support ACES, while — in the words of the Anchorage Daily News — Berkowitz wants to “eliminate ACES entirely and replace it” with something different. Read more →
Full disclosure produced a victory for all Alaskans
I’ve long fought for disclosure. In 2008, Representative Mike Doogan and I came up with the idea to force the disclosure of expensive meals that lobbyists buy for lawmakers. The proposal became law. Read more →
I Want To Be The ‘Education’ Governor
You and I know that education is the key to providing an equal opportunity to all our children. All Alaskans deserve a quality education. This means voluntary pre-k programs, strong high schools, vocational choices and a great university system. Read more →
