Tuesday marked the start of the second session of the 29th Alaska State Legislature. At the forefront of everyone’s mind right now is the growing deficit facing Alaska. It is no exaggeration to say that this is one of the most important sessions in Alaska’s history.
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Yesterday the 2016 legislative session gaveled in, to what many are calling a historic year for Alaskan politics. With a 3.5 billion dollar deficit challenge ahead of the legislature, we have a lot to consider so that our state can continue thrive and so that all Alaskans are healthy, prosperous and safe in their homes and communities.
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Yesterday we began the second session of the 29th Alaska Legislature here at our State Capitol in Juneau. As I am sure you are aware, Alaska’s troublesome fiscal situation has overshadowed many other serious concerns, and my colleagues and I in the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition are hard at work to find solutions to the crisis that are fair to regular Alaskans and protect our most vulnerable citizens.
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Today was the first day of the second regular legislative session. Over the next 90 days, the Legislature will make decisions that will have an impact on Alaskans and Alaska for many years. I am committed to a responsible fiscal plan for Alaska and believe we can no longer live off of the volatility of the oil market. We face great fiscal challenges and need a responsible action plan for Alaska.
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JUNEAU – On Wednesday, January 20 at 10 a.m., Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) will ask his fellow legislators to protect the data privacy of students and employees by supporting legislation he will introduce in the coming days.
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