OP-ED: Pivotal Moment in Alaska’s History
December 7, 2015
This moment in Alaska’s history is pivotal in determining what our future as a state will look like. The sudden drop in oil prices and the broken promises of increased oil production in return for excessive tax cuts and credits have resulted in a nearly $3.5 billion budget gap that must be closed. Alaska is required by law to produce a balanced budget. However, a budget is more than just numbers on a page. It should reflect the basic values of the people.
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Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: What’s in the news?
August 7, 2015
In this week’s newsletter, I am sharing some news highlights from the last two weeks. Since the legislature adjourned, I have attended many community events, met with neighbors around our community, and am working to hear from as many West Anchorage residents as possible. If you have an event you would like me to attend, or would like to meet with me in person, please let us know!
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Channeling My Inner Scott McMurren - Andy Goes to Texas
July 10, 2015
I recently completed a trip to Texas and I thought I’d share my experiences with you. While a niece’s wedding was the catalyst for the trip, I learned a thing or two about Texas and the trip fed my interest in history along the way.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Channeling Scott McMurren - The 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
July 3, 2014
Normally, legislators send out what are, in the common vernacular, called “E-Blasts” 1-2 times per month. Topics are usually connected to social, economic and political events of the current day. This E-Blast is a deviation from these common themes. Today, I am going to report on a 9-day trip I took to the Lower 48 in late June. I am going to channel my inner Scott McMurren.
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Juneau Note from Rep. Kawasaki: Alaska’s Last Territorial Governor
February 14, 2014
Alaska lost a hero from the battle for statehood today. Territorial Governor Mike Stepovich of Fairbanks passed away last night surrounded by family. He served in the House, the Senate and was appointed by President Eisenhower to the post of Governor in 1957. He was a family man and an accomplished attorney. But the greatest legacy that can be shared, and today mourned, by every Alaskan was his steadfast advocacy in the efforts of Alaska to gain statehood. RIP Governor.
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