Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: On the Move
March 14, 2013
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
The operating budget is on the move, and so is my wife, Donna. Survey results continue coming to the office and I am reading each and every one. I appreciate all of your feedback immensely.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Now is the Time.
March 4, 2013
Tonight, you may listen to Mayor Sullivan’s meeting with Anchorage legislators about public employee retirement programs.
Tomorrow is your chance to testify on the operating budget about important issues like education funding, where the legislature has recently made detrimental cuts to pre-kindergarten education.
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NEWS: Lengthening the School Year So Our Kids Can Compete
March 4, 2013
Raising Expectations for Alaska Schools and Alaska Students
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) introduced legislation (HB155) to improve student success by lengthening the minimum school term from 180 days to 190 days, giving students more time to learn.
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NEWS: Democrats Call on Governor to Not Leave Fish High and Dry
March 1, 2013
Legislators propose amendment So Needed Water Isn’t Withdrawn From Fishing Streams
Today, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) called on the governor to honor his promise not to “trade one resource for another” [Fairbanks Daily News Miner, March 11, 2010]. He called for the governor’s support in ensuring Alaska’s fish-producing streams maintain the water they need to support healthy fish runs.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Community Participation
February 27, 2013
What a Turnout!
To all who were at the Anchorage Caucus on Saturday morning, thank you! Along with the other Anchorage legislators in attendance, I heard from 130 local Anchorage citizens. You were out in force on topics such as increasing school funding, capital projects requests, the local labor dispute, and school vouchers. I believe that whatever your issue, state or municipal, it is my duty as your elected official to listen to you and act on your behalf. It was inspiring to hear from so many local residents.
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