NEWS: Rep. Tarr to Host Restorative Justice Summit to Help End School-to-Prison Pipeline in Alaska

Rep. Geran Tarr

Anchorage — Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) will host a “Restorative Justice Summit” in Anchorage on December 2nd and 3rd. The goal of the summit is to outline new techniques that educators can use to mitigate the number of students disciplined for misbehavior in Alaska’s public schools. The restorative justice blueprint is based on promoting academic achievement and positive behavior through a welcoming and safe environment.

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NEWS: Rep. David Guttenberg to Meet with FCC Officials to Discuss Efforts to Improve Broadband Internet Capacity in Alaska

Rep. David Guttenberg

Fairbanks - Representative David Guttenberg (D-Fairbanks) is scheduled to meet with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officials this month to discuss the challenges Alaska faces with expensive and inferior broadband connectivity, which burdens many communities. Currently, 36.4 percent of all Alaskans and over 80 percent of those in rural Alaska do not have access to broadband internet.

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NEWS: Lawmakers Put Aside Party Labels to Form a New House Majority

The Goal is to Solve Alaska’s Fiscal Crisis and End the Partisan Dysfunction in Juneau FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2016 Anchorage – In the wake of an historic election, a new majority caucus has formed in the Alaska House of Representatives. The new House Majority is made up of 22 Republicans, Democrats, and Independents …

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