Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: Special Session
April 28, 2015
Last night, we adjourned the regular session after 98 days. We left with an unfunded budget after weeks of negotiations. As a member of the Alaska Independent and Democratic Coalition my vote not to open the Constitutional Budget Reserve yesterday, was cast to protect Alaskans. The budget before us hurts children and it doesn’t have to. We can make smart cuts to stalled mega projects and outlandish oil tax credits while still keeping our promises to our children and state employees.
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NEWS: Rep. Tarr Applauds Governor Walker for his Recognition of the Importance of Erin’s Law
April 28, 2015
JUNEAU – With Monday’s adjournment, the Alaska Legislature failed yet again to take action on legislation to provide sexual abuse prevention education to K-12 students. Erin’s Law has been a top priority of Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage), who sponsored one of the four bills on the subject this session.
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NEWS: Last Day of Session - Still Time to Move Erin’s Law
April 19, 2015
JUNEAU – Today is day 90 of the first session of the 29th Alaska Legislature. Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) continues to remain hopeful the Legislature will pass Erin’s Law and become the 22nd state in the nation to approve this effective tool to prevent child sexual abuse.
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NEWS: Erin’s Law Legislation Passes Alaska House with Bipartisan Support
April 18, 2015
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska House of Representatives passed House Bill 44 by a vote of 34-6. The legislation was sponsored by Representative Charisse Millett (R-Anchorage) and co-sponsored by Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage).
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NEWS: Progress Made to Pass Erin’s Law to Protect the Most Vulnerable of Alaskans
April 18, 2015
JUNEAU - Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) offers thanks to the members of the House Education Committee for waiving House Bill 44 out of committee Friday, setting the stage for quick movement in the final days of the legislative session. HB 44 is scheduled for a floor vote in the House today pending approval by the House Finance Committee.
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