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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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Traveling the District
June 2, 2014
With the end of session, I have been working on getting around the district. I have been attending meetings, and traveling to district communities outside of Juneau, meeting and listening to issues and concerns affecting residents in all parts of the district.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: North to Alaska: Ventures in the Interior
September 4, 2013
I have been fortunate all summer to attend many community events, meeting with friends, new and old, from our midtown district as well as the greater Anchorage area. Recently, I took a trip to the Interior to attend the Chena Renewable Energy Fair as part of my duties with the House Special Committee on Energy. While I was in the north country, I had several other meetings to better educate myself on issues facing Alaskans.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Country Roads, Take Me Home
April 19, 2013
We are packing up the Juneau office, and Meghan (my aide) and I are very excited to be back in Anchorage. On Monday I will be boarding the ferry to Haines and then driving the 800 miles to Anchorage.
Feel free to contact the office in Anchorage at 269-0265 – I would be happy to discuss events from the end of session or just catch up and talk face-to-face.
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Rep. Tuck Introduces Bill to Allow Witnesses to Airport Security Pat-downs
February 22, 2012
“Having a witness at private pat-down searches will prevent inappropriate procedures”
JUNEAU - Today, Representative Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage) introduced legislation (HB 348) to allow travelers to request that a witness be present during private pat-down airport security searches.
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