Rep. Tarr’s Times: Session is wrapping up
April 11, 2013
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Session is scheduled to end this Sunday, April 14th. The major bills before the legislature are all still in play. Here’s an up to the minute update on the status of these bills.
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NEWS: Alaska Legislature Says No to Frankenfish
March 25, 2013
Rep. Tarr resolution opposing genetically modified salmon passes Legislature unanimously
Juneau, AK – Today, the Senate unanimously passed House Joint Resolution 5, opposing what has been named “Frankenfish”. Sponsored by Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage), this resolution opposes FDA approval of genetically modified salmon.
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NEWS: Frankenfish Resolution Passes from Senate Resources Committee
March 15, 2013
Juneau – Today, House Joint Resolution 5 passed out of the Senate Resources Committee after hearing public testimony.
The resolution was introduced by Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) at the beginning of the session. The resolution now has 27 co-sponsors in the House and six co-sponsors in the Senate.
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Rep. Geran Tarr’s Newsletter: Alaska Says: No Frankenfish!
February 21, 2013
Please Join Us This Saturday!
This Saturday is our first constituent meeting! Sen. Johnny Ellis and myself will be having a pizza party at the Mountain View Community Center (Mountain View Boys & Girls Club). We’ll be in the Teen Room starting at 4 p.m. If you have any questions, feel free to call my office at (907)465-3424. Check out the video we made!
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Rep. Kreiss-Tomkins’ Newsletter: Tricks and Treats
February 21, 2013
Bush Caucus is Back
I’ve joined the Bush Caucus. The Bush Caucus has evolved into more of a coastal caucus in recent years, and includes lawmakers from urban communities such as Juneau. But the spirit is the same: advocate the needs of rural and coastal Alaska. Goodness knows it’s a voice that needs to be heard.
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