NEWS: Public to be Given Opportunity to Testify on a Bill to Compensate the Wrongfully Convicted
February 5, 2016
JUNEAU – A bill creating a system to fairly compensate those wrongfully convicted in Alaska will be the subject of public testimony next week in the Alaska Legislature. House Bill 55, sponsored by Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks), has been scheduled for a public hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 1 p.m.
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News: Rep. Josephson Files Legislation to Fill Gaps in Worker Protections and Ensure Equitable Death Benefits
February 18, 2015
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) introduced two bills to fill gaps in assistance to peace officers and other workers injured on the job, and to give just compensation to families of workers who are killed while working.
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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 Introduces Legislation to Compensate Victims of Wrongful Imprisonment
February 26, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) introduced legislation to protect Alaskans who are wrongfully convicted and subsequently serve time in prison.
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