NEWS: At Long Last, Freedom for the Fairbanks Four
December 17, 2015
FAIRBANKS – The incarcerated members of the Fairbanks Four were released today following acceptance of a plea agreement by a Fairbanks judge. Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) has been following developments in the Fairbanks Four case and is pleased they will be able to join their families for the holidays.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: A little over a week left in Juneau!
April 10, 2015
The state’s $3.5-billion budget deficit has headlined most newspapers this session and overshadowed almost every other issue. My office has received hundreds of calls, emails, letters and messages on a variety of topics ranging from dramatic cuts to schools to the silencing of public radio and the elimination some benefits to seniors. I will personally read and listen to each and every communication and work to protect the critical and constitutionally-mandated functions of government.
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NEWS: Rep. Kawasaki Passes Bill to Compensate the Wrongfully Convicted
April 7, 2015
JUNEAU - This morning, the House State Affairs Committee passed House Bill 55 sponsored by Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks). HB 55 establishes an administrative process whereby a wrongfully convicted and incarcerated Alaskan can apply to receive compensation for their time spent in prison.
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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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