NEWS: Rep. Kawasaki Fights to Protect Wrongfully Convicted Alaskans
January 15, 2015
Juneau - Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) has pre-filed legislation to protect Alaskans who are wrongfully convicted and subsequently serve time in prison.
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NEWS: Rep. Kawasaki Proposes University of Alaska Law and Medical Schools
January 13, 2015
Juneau – Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) has pre-filed legislation that would grant the University of Alaska Board of Regents the authority to create a law and medical school.
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NEWS: Rep Tarr Proud to Introduce “Erin’s Law”
January 9, 2015
Anchorage - Among the pre-filed bills announced today is “Erin’s Law” offered by Rep. Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage). “Erin’s Law” is a proven, straightforward approach to addressing one of Alaska’s most insidious social ills - child sexual abuse. “Erin’s Law” would require school districts to present students with age-appropriate curriculum about personal body safety. It would also give teachers, staff, and administrators the tools they need to respond properly to allegations of child sexual abuse.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Erin’s Law & Healthcare Enrollment
December 12, 2014
I am very excited to announce that I will be pre-filing legislation to enact Erin’s Law during the 29th Legislative Session. Last session, Erin’s Law had over 20 co-sponsors, as well as support from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. Erin and I also received widespread support from teachers, parents, and child abuse survivors.
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NEWS: Legislation to be Pre-filed to Give Alaska Kids the Tools to Prevent Child Abuse
November 17, 2014
Anchorage – In advance of the start of the 29th Alaska Legislature in January, Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) will pre-file legislation to enact “Erin’s Law” in Alaska. The bill is identical to H.B. 233, which was taken up during the 2nd session of the 28th Alaska Legislature. H.B. 233 had over 20 cosponsors and was supported by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. There is widespread support from parents, teachers, and child abuse survivors to pass the law.
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