NEWS: Ten Days Left in Session - Still No Erin’s Law
April 9, 2015
JUNEAU – There are now 10 days left in the first session of the 29th Alaska Legislature but there is still no movement on legislation to implement Erin’s Law in Alaska. Erin’s Law has been proven in many other states to prevent child sexual abuse by requiring public school districts to offer prevention curriculum.
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NEWS: House Lawmakers Seek to Establish Statewide Pre-Kindergarten Program
January 6, 2015
Juneau – Representative’s Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks), Les Gara (D-Anchorage), Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage), Harriet Drummond (D-Anchorage), Sam Kito III (D-Juneau) and Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan) have pre-filed legislation to create a statewide, voluntary pre-kindergarten program to prepare Alaska’s children for entry into the education system.
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NEWS: Gruenberg:”Don’t Hurt Alaska To Solve Refugee Crisis”
July 14, 2014
Friday, Representative Max Gruenberg (D-Anchorage) wrote to U.S. Congressman Don Young, requesting his help in addressing the recent wave of child immigrants crossing the nation’s southwest border. Gruenberg asked Young to approve $3.7 billion in emergency funding requested by the Obama Administration.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Back to School Information and Notice of Education Hearing
August 20, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
As many of you know, classes for grades 2-12 will begin on August 21 in the Anchorage School District.
I hope you will get in the habit of using extra caution in your morning driving routine and watch for children waiting for school buses along the roadsides.
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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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