Rep. Josephson’s June 22nd Newsletter: News to Report
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I have several pieces of news to report. Let’s begin with the topic at the forefront of everyone’s mind these past few weeks: Budget or Bust
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VIDEO: House Majority Coalition June 16th Press Availability
Video of the June 16th, 2017 End of the 1st Special Session Press Availability from 360North.org
Read More →NEWS: House Moves to Prevent Government Shutdown with Passage of Combined Operating and Capital Budgets
Juneau – Tonight, to avoid a government shutdown at the beginning of the month, the Alaska House of Representatives passed a combined Capital and Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018. The House budgets reverse the Senate’s $69 million cut to K-12 education and most of the cut to the University of Alaska. Additionally, the Capital Budget restored the full amount of expected Permanent Fund Dividends, which will be paid in the fall to eligible Alaskans.
Read More →Rep. Josephson’s June 14th Newsletter: Open House Tonight – Major New Development Planned on Tudor Road
Welcome to my short-and-sweet special edition e-blast. I wanted to get word out about a Municipality of Anchorage open house tonight (June 14th) to hear plans for a proposed land development on Tudor Road. See below for more details.
Read More →Rep. Josephson’s June 10th Newsletter
On Monday, June 5, Gov. Walker pitched a plan to bridge the House-Senate gap on special session bills. The House and Alaskans would do most of the compromising, while the Senate would mostly get their way.
Read More →OPINION: The Clock is Ticking on a Stable Economic Future for Alaska
The clock ticks. The June 30th deadline to fund Alaska’s budget marches closer. A state government shutdown looms. Because I know Alaskans depend on state government services, I am working hard to avoid this calamity. I’m advocating—as I have for years—for a comprehensive fiscal plan that protects our economy. I’m aiming to achieve not just one year’s budget, but also a long-lasting comprehensive fiscal plan that protects Alaskans and the thousands of jobs threatened by our lingering recession.
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