Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Important Announcements: Seminar & Road Closure
August 3, 2015
On Wednesday, August 5th, I will be speaking at a free teleconference seminar to help raise awareness about plastic microbeads and their impacts on the environment. As many of you will remember I sponsored House Bill 14, which would ban the use of microbeads in cosmetics in Alaska. If you are interested in listening to the seminar you can sign up online at www.akaction.org, email diana@akaction.org, or you can call ACAT at (907)222-7714.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Save the date!
July 30, 2015
This Saturday is happening! There are several really cool events coming up with our neighborhood Russian Jack community picnic, the Governor’s picnic, and the Stop the Violence Party at Northway Mall. There’s even a free shuttle so you can attend the Governor’s Picnic and the Stop the Violence Party and you won’t have to worry about finding parking!
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: WE’RE IN! Alaska is now the 30th state to accept Medicaid expansion
July 16, 2015
Today, Alaska Governor Bill Walker announced plans to take advantage of federal funding to expand eligibility for Medicaid in Alaska. This action is supported by the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition, which made Medicaid expansion a priority during the First Session of the 29th Alaska Legislature. Medicaid expansion comes with tremendous benefits including over a billion dollars in new federal revenue over the next six year, the creation of 4,000 jobs, and $1.2 billion in additional wages and salaries. Studies suggest Medicaid expansion would result in $2.49 billion in increased economic activity across Alaska.
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NEWS: Rep. Kawasaki Invites Fairbanks to Picnic in the Park
July 14, 2015
FAIRBANKS – Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) is hosting another summer Picnic in the Park on Thursday, July 21, at 4 p.m. at Allridge Park on Wilson Street in south Fairbanks.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Neighborhood Celebrations & Happy 4th of July!
July 2, 2015
I wanted to thank everyone who came out to the Mountain View Street Fair on Saturday! You really made it a great event and I really enjoyed catching up with so many neighbors.
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