Rep. Andy Josephson’s Newsletter: A Time to Learn: Committees and Conferences
August 7, 2013
While the legislature is out of session, bills cannot be passed by the House or Senate to become law; however, committees do meet for informational hearings on specific issues or pieces of legislation.
I have spent the past couple of weeks (with the exception of several wonderful hikes around town in the gorgeous weather!) attending committee hearings and conferences to become a better informed representative. Please contact me if you would like to know more about any of the issues I discuss below.
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Health and the Environment Newsletter from Rep. Tarr
July 22, 2013
Welcome to the first edition of Health and Environment, a new monthly newsletter from my legislative office. Many of us or members of our families have experienced health issues, from cancer, reproductive health issues, behavioral issues like autism or ADHD, or conditions like Alzheimer’s, that may be linked to environmental causes. New research reports regularly help us understand these conditions in new ways, often with a need for a policy change to address the issue and improve health outcomes. This newsletter will be a way to share information and bring you into the conversation about policy changes that may be necessary in Alaska.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: What’s Happening Around Town
July 16, 2013
Golden Days in the Golden Heart City
More than a 100 years ago, the trader ET Barnette steamed forward through the Chena Slough. Originally headed to create an outpost between Valdez and Eagle, he was forced to unload supplies on the banks of the slough near where the Barnette Street Bridge stands today. One year later, an Italian immigrant named Felice Pedroni discovered gold near Fox and the town quickly grew around the city center. By 1905, several thousand indigenous people, adventure-seekers from all over the US, and international immigrants called themselves Fairbanksans.
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Anchorage: July 13th Russian Jack Springs Community Picnic!
July 12, 2013
Hope you can join us for the opening of the Russian Jack Springs playground and community picnic. Nola the polar bear is looking forward to seeing you there!
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Rep. Andy Josephson’s Newsletter: Planning for UMed and More…
June 13, 2013
Thank you to everyone who attended the community picnics at Cuddy Park and/or David Green Park. I truly enjoyed sharing some BBQ and good conversation with our neighbors! The picnics are a great way to meet new, as well as longstanding, members of our community.
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