Lawmakers mourn the passing of former House Speaker Michael Bradner
March 1, 2021
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JUNEAU – Former House Speaker Michael Bradner died today in Anchorage.
Representative
ANDY JOSEPHSON
District 17
A tireless advocate for Anchorage
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Lawmakers vote to expand eligibility for small businesses to receive CARES funds
August 27, 2020
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ANCHORAGE – The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee (LB&A) voted this afternoon to make it so more Alaskans will have access federal pandemic relief money made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Today’s vote amends the eligibility requirements of the small business relief program originally approved on May 11 through the Revised Program Legislative proposal.
Josephson’s Journal 6/25/20
June 25, 2020
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With summer officially here, I hope that everyone is enjoying the longer days and the sunshine while staying safe. Things have quieted down for the moment on the legislative front. I am using the spare time I now find myself with to research various policy issues facing Alaska and help constituents navigate the difficulties of COVID-19 economic relief as best as I can.
Lawmakers thank outgoing University of Alaska president for his efforts
June 22, 2020
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FAIRBANKS – The University of Alaska today announced that President Jim Johnsen resigned from his position. Members of the Alaska House Majority released the following statements on the leadership change:
Josephson’s Journal 6-12-20
June 12, 2020
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As tumultuous times continue, I want to make sure that you remain informed and that your concerns are heard. I have really appreciated the increase in constituent and community member emails in the past week.
Alaska House of Representatives approves federal emergency relief funds
May 19, 2020
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JUNEAU – The House of Representatives voted today to get $1.5 billion in federal emergency relief funding into the hands of Alaskan individuals, businesses, communities, and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lawmakers to meet in Juneau to authorize federal emergency relief money
May 15, 2020
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JUNEAU – The Alaska Legislature will reconvene in Juneau on Monday, May 18, following an extended recess that was forced by the ongoing global pandemic
Lawmakers approve transferring federal COVID-19 funds to Alaskans, small businesses
May 11, 2020
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ANCHORAGE – The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee (LB&A) voted this evening to approve funds to Alaskans and Alaskan small businesses through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Josephson’s Journal- 5/8/20
May 8, 2020
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Thank you to everyone who joined me and Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson for our first ever virtual constituent meeting earlier this week. It was great to hear your thoughts and to see your faces! This is something we hope to continue to do occasionally as social distancing continues.
Josephson’s Journal 5/1/20
May 1, 2020
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The pandemic continues and likely will for quite some time. As we all work to adapt to this new normal, there are a lot of questions that need to be answered by the legislature.
My Bills
- HB 55 - PEACE OFFICER/FIREFIGHTER RETIRE BENEFITS
- HB 30 - WORKERS' COMP: DEATH; PERM PARTIAL IMPAIR
- HB 57 - FUNDS SUBJECT TO CBR SWEEP PROVISION
- HB 45 - WORKERS' COMP. AND CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
- HB 104 - MOTOR FUEL TAX; VEHICLE REG. FEE
- HB 33 - OIL SPILLS/POLLUTION:PENALTIES;PREVENTION
- HB 50 - MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF TRAPPING
- HB 17 - DISCRIMINATION: GENDER ID.;SEXUAL ORIENT.
- HB 20 - REQ'S OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- HB 51 - AGGRAVATING FACTORS AT SENTENCING
Nathaniel Grabman
Nathaniel
Grabmane
Legislative Aide
+1 (907)465-4939
Nathaniel.Grabman@akleg.gov
Catherine Reardon
Catherine
Reardon
Legislative Aide
+1 (907) 465-4939
Catherine
Rea.don@akleg.gov
Elise Sorum-Birk
Elise
Sorum-Birk
Intern
+1 (907)465-4939
Elise.Sorum-Birk@akleg.gov
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