Employee retention bill passes House
May 16, 2022
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.
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House Coalition moves to protect Alaska’s higher education funding from yearly political fights
April 14, 2022
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
Rep. Andy Josephson’s bill protecting workers’ families passes House
March 22, 2022
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.
Alaska House Coalition stands up to restore campaign contribution limits
March 17, 2022
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.
Rep. Andy Josephson moves to protect funding for Alaskans entering higher education
January 12, 2022
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.
Josephson’s Journal 9-20-21
September 20, 2021
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.
Josephson’s Journal 7-2-21
July 2, 2021
As you’ve likely seen, Governor Dunleavy announced his annual budget vetoes yesterday. He chose to cut the entirety of the PFD, and, as in past years, cut dozens of other programs upon which everyday Alaskans rely.
House passes bill establishing retirement system to keep law enforcement officers in Alaska
May 19, 2021
JUNEAU — The Alaska House of Representatives voted today to pass legislation that would provide a new retirement incentive to help attract law enforcement officers and firefighters to have careers in Alaska.
