Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: First Real Week of Session
The first real week of session is coming to a close and what an informative week it has been. Every legislator is assigned to various subcommittees to discuss department budgets. I have the privilege of sitting on four of these subcommittees: University, Law, Natural Resources, and Environmental Conservation. At these meetings we get an overview of their budgets and see how and where they spend their money. These subcommittees generally meet through the month of February before closing out and joining together to form the FY16 Operating Budget.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Back to Session
Tuesday, January 20th marked the first day of the 29th Alaska Legislature and it is looking to be a very interesting first session. Our caucus has grown by 30%; we have a new governor with ambitions to expand Medicaid, providing insurance to 40,000 Alaskans. And, oil prices have dropped to $49.50 greatly reducing Alaska’s revenue stream and helping to create a $3.5 billion deficit. But before I start talking about the rough days that we will have to weather, I would like to start with some good news!
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Traffic Update - Road Closure to Start on Dec. 20
I hope you are all enjoying the holiday season. It came to my attention that there will be a road closure in the district and I wanted to make sure you all were aware so you can plan accordingly.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Out & About, The countdown to Juneau
I have been fortunate all year to attend many community events, meeting with friends, new and old, from our Midtown district as well as other areas of our great state. As we prepare for the next legislative session I wanted to take the time to inform you about events that I have attended, as well as fill you in on some exciting caucus news!
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Community Involvement: Healthcare and Homelessness
Now that the political season is over it is time for all of us to come back together as a community and as a state and get back to work. There are a few things happening soon that I would like to draw your attention to.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Channeling Scott McMurren - The 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
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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