Lora H. Reinbold

Economy

attract investment and maintain a vibrant economy, we must strive to: 1) promote resource development, 2) diversify our economy, and 3) ensure that our State presents a fair, competitive and positive business environment. Learn more

Education

I will continue to fight for local control over education, to ensure that our system accommodates the needs of individuals and keeps the education of our students in the hands of those who know them best. Learn more

We need to keep our options open to potentially lower cost alternatives such as school choice, home schooling, private schools, and/or placing some non-college bound students on a vocational training path. Learn more

I oppose the implementation of the Common Core initiative in Alaska’s schools. Learn more

Environment / Energy

The State must take positive steps to expand oil and gas development on the North Slope, reverse production decline and secure a brighter future for Alaska. Learn more

attract investment and maintain a vibrant economy, we must strive to: 1) promote resource development, 2) diversify our economy, and 3) ensure that our State presents a fair, competitive and positive business environment. Learn more

Healthcare

Telemedicine is an important option to make care more accessible in rural areas of the state. Learn more

We need to address the medical care needs of our growing elderly population through increasing use of home health care as an alternative to more expensive institutional care. Learn more

We must continue to develop, implement, and fund statewide comprehensive health and education programs to address the devastating problem of alcohol and substance abuse, suicide, and child abuse and neglect. Learn more

I believe that the ACA is neither affordable nor the solution to quality healthcare. Bigger government and more National Debt is not the solution. Healthcare reform should be patient centered and market based. Learn more

Legislation

During the 28th legislature I co-sponsored HB 4 that promotes construction of an in-state Alaska gas pipeline. Construction of the gas pipeline and LNG facilities will create an economic boom for Alaska, and long term jobs and revenue to fund critical State projects. Learn more

Supporter of SB 21: Oil & Gas Production Tax – Incentivizing Production HB 4: Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (Co-Sponsor) HJR 6: Legacy Well Clean Up/ Awareness (Co-Sponsor) HJR 7: Endorsing ANWR Leasing *(Co-Sponsor) SB 2: Interstate Mining Compact & Commission (Co-Sponsor) Learn more

HB 46: Waive CDL Skill Test for Certain Veterans (Co-Sponsor) HB 69: Vietnam Veterans Day (Co-Sponsor) HB 164: Property Tax Exemption/Military Widow *(Co-Sponsor) HCR 2: Purple Heart State (Co-Sponsor) Learn more

HJR 14: Delay Implementing Affordable Healthcare Act* (Co-Sponsor) Learn more

HB 30: State Agency Performance Audits (Prime Sponsor) Learn more

I voted in support of SB21 (More Alaska Production Act), which lowered the tax on oil and gas production in the State of Alaska to a more reasonable level. Learn more

HB 69: Federal Regulation – Protecting Second Amendment Rights (Co-Sponsor) HB 83: Federal Laws & Executive Orders – Establishing State Sovereignty (Co-Sponsor) HJR 4: Oppose Gun Control Orders & Legislation (Co-Sponsor) Learn more

HB 140: Notice for Regulation Adoption* – Assessing Impacts to Private Persons & Other Agencies, (Prime Sponsor) HB 32: Lines of Business on Business License* (Co-Sponsor) Learn more

HB 151: School Grading* (Prime Sponsor) HB 31: Constitutional History Curriculum (Co-Sponsor) HB 93: Charter Schools* (Co-Sponsor) HB 197: Literacy Program* (Co-Sponsor) HJR 1: Constitutional Amendment – Education Funding* (Co-Sponsor) SB 41: Interscholastic Activities/School Sports (Championed in the House) Learn more

I supported House Joint Resolution No. 14, which requested a delay in the implementation of ACA for 1 year. Learn more