NEWS: Ten Days Left in Session - Still No Erin’s Law
April 9, 2015
JUNEAU – There are now 10 days left in the first session of the 29th Alaska Legislature but there is still no movement on legislation to implement Erin’s Law in Alaska. Erin’s Law has been proven in many other states to prevent child sexual abuse by requiring public school districts to offer prevention curriculum.
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NEWS: Alaska House Unanimously Adopts a Measure Proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 6, 2015
JUNEAU— Today, the Alaska House of Representatives unanimously passed House Concurrent Resolution 7 proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child abuse is at epidemic levels in Alaska, which currently ranks among the top 5 states for the rate of child abuse. HCR 7 is sponsored by Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage).
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Rep. Drummond’s Dispatch: Take a Look, it’s In a Book
February 6, 2015
It’s been a blustery and busy week here in the Capitol, and I’m extremely heartened by how many constituents have called, emailed, and stopped by my office this week to share their ideas on how to improve Anchorage both economically and culturally.
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News: Rep. Kreiss-Tomkins and Rep.-Elect Ortiz Pre-file Legislation to Restore Public Comments for the State’s Pesticide Spraying Program
January 15, 2015
Juneau - Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D-Sitka) and Rep.-elect Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan) have pre-filed a bill to restore a public process to state pesticide spraying programs and add protections for fish habitat and drinking water.
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NEWS: Silver Alert System Goes Live; Protects Missing Seniors and Vulnerable Adults
October 30, 2014
ANCHORAGE – Today, the long-awaited Silver Alert rapid response and notification system went live at silveralert.alaska.gov. The network’s protections are especially important to senior citizens with dementia, adults with developmental disabilities, veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other disabled adults
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