NEWS: Concerns Raised About Monopoly of Individual Health Insurance in Alaska
January 28, 2016
Juneau – Today, the Alaska Division of Insurance cancelled Moda Health’s ability to sell health insurance in Alaska. That leaves Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield as the only company selling individual health insurance plans in Alaska. Representative Adam Wool (D- Fairbanks) responded to the news by highlighting the need to reform Alaska’s health insurance rate review process. Rep. Wool is the sponsor of House Bill 239 which would create a series of reforms to strengthen the Division of Insurance’s review process and make sure consumers are informed of proposed rate increases.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: 2016 Session Gets Underway
January 26, 2016
The second session of the 29th Alaska Legislature is underway and the building is full of activity. This year, the focus is on the state’s widening budget deficit – with the deficit estimated at more than $3.5 billion, we have our work cut out for us.
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NEWS: Legislation Introduced to Establish Indigenous Peoples Day in Alaska
January 25, 2016
Juneau — Today, Representative Harriet Drummond (D-Anchorage) introduced legislation to establish the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day in Alaska.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: The Opening of the 2016 Legislative Session
January 20, 2016
Yesterday the 2016 legislative session gaveled in, to what many are calling a historic year for Alaskan politics. With a 3.5 billion dollar deficit challenge ahead of the legislature, we have a lot to consider so that our state can continue thrive and so that all Alaskans are healthy, prosperous and safe in their homes and communities.
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NEWS: Rep. Andy Josephson to Introduce Two Bills to Protect Alaskans’ Privacy
January 19, 2016
JUNEAU – On Wednesday, January 20 at 10 a.m., Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) will ask his fellow legislators to protect the data privacy of students and employees by supporting legislation he will introduce in the coming days.
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