Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: First Two Weeks of Interim
June 26, 2015
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
The first two weeks of interim have come and gone. Here is what I have been up to during that time.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: 7th Annual Mountain View Street Fair!
June 26, 2015
I really hope everyone can make it out to fair this year. It’s a lot of fun for the whole family. There’ll be food, games, a rock wall, face painting, crazy hair, and a breakdancing competition. Stop by my booth and have a chat or grab a treat!
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NEWS: Medicaid Expansion Can Help Avoid the Risk of a Recession in Alaska
June 25, 2015
ANCHORAGE – A recent report commissioned by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority suggests Alaska is at risk of a recession for the fourth time in the state’s history. The report indicates a recession could be prolonged due, in part, to the downturn in oil prices and subsequent decreases in state spending. However, the report outlines options to mitigate a recession including accepting Medicaid expansion, which will be paid for almost entirely by the federal government. House Finance Committee member Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) tried repeatedly this past session to garner legislative approval for Medicaid expansion but the Republican-controlled Majorities refused to allow the issue to be put to a vote.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Legislative Update - An End to the Special Sessions
June 19, 2015
Dear House District 17 Constituents!
Many of you received my End-of-Session Newsletter a couple weeks ago.
I wanted to apprise you of the details of the session’s culmination on the evening of Thursday, June 11, 2015, since that printing (above) hit your mailboxes.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: Fox Spring Well Comment Period Open
June 18, 2015
The 2015 Legislative session and subsequent special sessions have finally come to a close. It was a long tough road and in the end the House and Senate came to a compromise that included keeping education funding and honoring employee contracts.
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