Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: POST ELECTION NEWS – A New Bi-Partisan Coalition
I am happy to report that with the election now over, we have a significant shift in the balance within the House of Representatives. 16 members of the Independent Democratic Caucus and 5 members of the Musk-Ox group (moderate Republicans and 2 rural Democrats) have joined to form a Bi-partisan Coalition in the House. I could not be more enthusiastic about the promise of what we can now get done in the House as the majority working together for the good of our state.
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NEWS: Leadership of New House Majority Will Hold a Press Availability This Afternoon
Anchorage – A new majority caucus has formed in the Alaska House of Representatives. The leadership of the new caucus will hold a press availability this afternoon.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Common Ground and Elections!
On Saturday, October 1, I attended an all-day Fiscal Policy Summit sponsored by Alaska Common Ground. Subjects included: (1) Our Fiscal System and Deep Structural Deficit; (2) Impacts of Fiscal Solutions on Jobs and Incomes; (3) Oil and Gas Tax Credits; (4) Scenarios for Fiscal Solutions; (5) the Anchorage Economy; (6) the Case for Budget Cuts, and related topics.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Cheerleading for the University
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Today is National Voter Registration Day! Hundreds of voter registration events are planned nationwide, as well as in our fair city. A list of events in Anchorage can be found here.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Fall Update – Announcements and Hearings Report
As this fast-paced summer transitions into autumn, I wanted to keep you updated on some recent events and highlight a few important happenings this past summer.
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NEWS: Surrogates for Big Oil Grade on a Curve to the Detriment of the Alaska People
Anchorage – Today, a group of organizations that support continued giveaways to the oil and gas industry in Alaska released grades for the members of the Alaska Legislature. Republican-led Majority lawmakers who support policies to continue unsustainable oil industry cash subsidies received passing grades. The members of the Minority in the Alaska House of Representatives, who have consistently fought for common sense reforms, all received F grades.
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