Andy Josephson

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Rep. Andy Josephson was elected to the Alaska State House of Representatives in 2012 and represents residents in South Midtown, Taku-Campbell and East Sand Lake.

Opinion: Lisa Murkowski has repeatedly shown a willingness to be a free agent in the U.S. Senate. We need that now.

If she appears too progressive to some, it’s only because — some would argue — her own party has become radicalized.

Andy Josephson February 10, 2025

Letter: Pack the court

I believe the current U.S. Supreme Court is literally making the case for the packing of the court at the nearest possible opportunity.

Andy Josephson July 8, 2024

OPINION: Alaska must invest more in rural justice

As a former Kotzebue prosecutor and a current legislator, I write to offer what broader insights I can, and propose remedies.

Andy Josephson November 20, 2023
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OPINION: Alaska’s psychiatric care system is far from perfect. But we’re working to improve it.

A recent commentary suggested patients have no rights and are not heard by the hospital and/or the courts. This is flatly wrong as to the question of forced injections.

Andy Josephson September 27, 2023

Letter: Superintendent made the right call

Carson’s history of bizarre and dangerous comments on myriad topics suggests his inability to avoid insensitive remarks on subjects for which he knows very little.

Andy Josephson August 30, 2023

OPINION: Dunleavy administration throws more money away on anti-union obsession

The U.S. Supreme Court has moved on. Case closed, as they say. But not for Alaska’s attorneys general. There are more windmills to chase and rabbit holes to dig.

Andy Josephson June 13, 2023

Letter: Renewable energy

At this point, I am not sure who remains an outlier on the need to transition away from fossil fuels for our energy source.

Andy Josephson June 5, 2023

Letter: Caucus delay wasn’t a fiasco

Organization is everything. If it requires time, then so be it.

Andy Josephson February 8, 2023

OPINION: Supporting the first responders who support Alaska

I know that most Alaska candidates stand with me in unflagging appreciation.

Andy Josephson November 7, 2022

Letter: Campaign misinformation

As a former prosecutor, the fact is unmistakable: I vigorously fought SB 91 at every step in the spring of 2016.

Andy Josephson August 2, 2022
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