Senator James Kaufman

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Repealing a Barrier to Entry for Prospective Truck Drivers

James Kaufman May 12, 2023

My critical workforce development bill removing a barrier to entry for prospective truck drivers looking to get their commercial driver’s license passed the House today

Report: The Final Weeks of Session

James Kaufman May 5, 2023

A lot has happened since our last newsletter. We’ve had a number of bill hearings in Senate and House committees and even passed a couple

The Case for Permitting Reform

James Kaufman April 12, 2023

Earlier this week I was proud to spearhead a bipartisan letter signed by 30 members of the Alaska State Legislature that was sent to our

Report: Things are Heating Up

James Kaufman April 7, 2023

Things are heating up in Juneau, both literally and figuratively! In the literal sense, my walks to work are becoming warmer and ice-free (although sometimes

A Look Behind the Scenes

James Kaufman March 24, 2023

Senate Transportation is rumbling along smoothly. During our committee meetings, we continue to drill into specific modes of transportation. Outside of our official meeting times,