Josephson E-blast: July 9, 2018
Farmers’ market season is in full swing and I hope, like me and my staff, you’ve been sampling our local Alaska Grown goods! See the map below for your nearest market location or click here for an interactive map. Did you know you can even support local goods at many of our big chain grocery stores? I’m proud of my Resources Committee Co-Chair, Rep. Geran Tarr, who has been putting a lot of time and effort into local food security issues and supporting our farmers, growers, bakers, and makers.
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Alaska Lawmakers Oppose Any Federal Policy Separating Children from Parents at the Southern Border
Anchorage – Today, 21 members of the Alaska State Legislature sent a letter to President Donald Trump thanking him for responding to the wishes of the American people by pledging to end the practice of separating children from families that illegally cross the southern border of the United States. The President has confirmed that he will use his executive order authority to stop the practice, which his administration implemented earlier this year. The lead author of the letter is long-time State Representative David Guttenberg (D-Fairbanks) who notes that the policy was an inappropriate and ineffective use of government resources and taxpayer dollars.
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Mourning and learning half a century after Bobby Kennedy’s death
On Wednesday, June 6th, we recognize one of the most tragic and calamitous events in American history: that 50 years have passed since the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
Many Americans like me are sustained and encouraged by great historical figures, whether living or deceased. Mine are the usual and deserving suspects: Lincoln, Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt, Gandhi, and King.
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Rep. Josephson’s E-Blast, Early June Edition
Immediately following adjournment, I had the honor of joining prominent business leaders in our state and Governor Walker on his trade mission to China. While I appreciated the opportunity to participate in efforts to cultivate a positive trade relationship with China, network with leaders in Alaskan business, and work towards a more diverse, vibrant economy, it is great to be home.
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Rep. Josephson’s E-Blast, Early June Edition
Immediately following adjournment, I had the honor of joining prominent business leaders in our state and Governor Walker on his trade mission to China. While I appreciated the opportunity to participate in efforts to cultivate a positive trade relationship with China, network with leaders in Alaskan business, and work towards a more diverse, vibrant economy, it is great to be home.
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Legislature Addresses Medical Licensing, Regulation, and Family Therapy
Juneau – In a bipartisan effort to improve health care, the Alaska Legislature acted to streamline medical licensing and addressed regulatory issues in the medical field on the final day of session. House Bill 280, an extension for the Board of Marital and Family Therapy sponsored by Representative Andy Josephson (D—Anchorage), was amended to include portions Senate Bill 108 sponsored by Senator Giessel (R—Anchorage), which dealt with reforms requested by the state Medical Board.
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