The operating budget, HB 205, passed the House last week and is now in the hands of the Senate.
This year, the House budget process went very quickly. I felt that there was a broad sense of cooperation and respect in the crafting of this year’s budget.
Category: Rep. Andy Josephson
Josephson’s Journal 2-17-20
Later this week, the public will have their first chance to weigh in on the state budget for the upcoming year.
Josephson’s Journal 2/10/20
Last Friday, I introduced HB 242, which aims to improve the Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (AK PDMP) and to help doctors and other medical providers improve prescribing practices for controlled substances.
Resolution supports constitutional amendment to allow sensible campaign spending limits
JUNEAU – Reps. Geran Tarr and Andy Josephson today introduced a resolution that would express support for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that allows limits on spending to influence elections and public policy.
Josephson’s Journal- Special Crime Update
We heard you. Alaskans have been insisting that the legislature crack down on crime. The House did just that. As a former prosecutor, I feel passionate about this issue, and fighting for a strong criminal justice system that protects public safety has always been a top priority for me. In 2016, I was the only Democrat to vote against Senate Bill 91. This Wednesday, I enthusiastically voted to repeal and replace it.
Josephson’s Journal- March 13, 2019
As chair of the University, Court System, and Department of Law budget subcommittees, I convened hearings to consider—and possibly reshape—Governor Dunleavy’s drastic budget proposals.
LETTER: Alaskans deserve a fair chance to weigh in on Pebble Mine
JUNEAU – Twenty members of the Alaska House of Representatives signed a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting an extension of the deadline for Alaskans to weigh in on the Pebble Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
NEWS: West Anchorage and Midtown Legislators to Host Mid-Session Constituent Meeting
The meeting is an opportunity for lawmakers to share legislative priorities and hear from the community about their priorities for the ongoing 31st Alaska State Legislature.