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 – 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.
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.
JUNEAU – The Alaska House of Representatives voted today to finalize a budget that avoids a government shutdown and protects the essential services Alaskans rely on.
JUNEAU – Speaker Louise Stutes released the following statement this afternoon, on the eve of the current special session:
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.
As the legislature moves beyond Day 90 of the legislative session, the state’s budget is slowly coming into focus, a disaster declaration extension appears headed towards passage, and vaccination opportunities abound.
