JUNEAU – As the FY24 operating budget heads to the House Floor, the Alaska House Coalition urges members to consider what is both fiscally responsible and possible by keeping downward pressure on needless spending while focusing on meeting the needs of Alaskans.
JUNEAU – Legislation by Representative Andy Josephson expanding the coverage of anti-discrimination statutes within the state is in the House Labor and Commerce Committee.
JUNEAU – Yesterday, the House passed legislation by Rep. Andy Josephson to attract and retain State employees with a cost of living adjustment after a substantial gap.
JUNEAU – Rep. Andy Josephson saw his effort to protect the Higher Education Investment Fund (HEIF) from the annual political battle to “sweep” the fund pass the House floor today on a vote of 23-9
JUNEAU – Rep. Andy Josephson’s bill, which would provide greater assistance to the families of Alaska’s workers permanently injured or killed on the job, passed the House today in a vote of 29-10.
JUNEAU- Last night, Rep. Calvin Schrage’s legislation that would restore campaign contribution limits on politicians and stop out-of-state donors and special interest groups from taking over state and local elections, passed the House Floor with a vote of 21-18.
JUNEAU – Rep. Andy Josephson prefiled legislation last week that will protect funding for Alaska scholarship programs, as well as funding for Alaska’s medical doctorate program.
The 3rd Special Session of the 32nd Legislature has come to an end and Governor Dunleavy has signed HB 3003 into law- confirming that each eligible Alaskan will receive an $1100 PFD this October. I am thankful that the Permanent Fund Dividend amount for this year is finally determined, but the larger fiscal framework needed for the state to move forward remains unsettled.
