NEWS: Rep. Josephson Proposes Bills to Share More Oil Wealth with Local Communities
February 13, 2013
Bill would lower property taxes and bring the benefits of our oil wealth home to communities
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) introduced legislation to increase the amount of Alaska’s oil revenues the state shares with local communities to reduce property taxes and fund necessary community services.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Bringing Home Our Resources
February 13, 2013
Getting more oil in the pipeline is a priority for me…but making sure the benefits of our oil wealth reach you is of equal priority. This means ensuring that money from oil taxes makes it back to our local communities.
Companies Produce, We’ll Reduce-
Naturally, Alaska’s future depends on getting more oil in the pipeline. This week the House and Senate Democrats delivered an alternative (HB 111) to the Governor’s Oil Tax Bill (HB 72). Unlike the Governor’s bill, the Democratic alternative aims to: (1) encourage oil production in new fields, (2) help get new oil out of existing fields, and (3) advance non-tax ways to encourage more oil production.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: UAA, Salmon, and the PFD
February 6, 2013
Things are in full swing at home and in the Legislature. For effective government we need to hear from you. I am always interested in your questions and suggestions.
University Construction Projects-
Last week I spoke with University of Alaska President Pat Gamble about the construction of the new UAA engineering building, and the proposal for a parking garage
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NEWS: Democrats Introduce School Funding Measure
January 30, 2013
Alaska’s Schools Need a Lasting Commitment to Build on Successes
JUNEAU – Today, House Democrats introduced legislation to make a lasting commitment to Alaska’s schools by guaranteeing inflation will not lead to more school staff cuts. Nine members of the House Democratic Caucus signed on to the legislation.
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Rep. Andy Josephson’s Newsletter: The Legislature Convenes
January 30, 2013
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As we enter week three of the 28th State Legislature, the office is now settled, committee assignments have been finalized, and I have been enjoying connecting with many different groups and organizations, including several of our neighbors from District 15.
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