NEWS: Increased School Buffer Zones for Alcohol Sales Establishments Moves from Committee
April 7, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, the House Labor & Commerce Committee passed Representative Geran Tarr’s legislation to extend the buffer zone for alcohol sales near schools and churches.
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NEWS: Committee Moves Food Security Legislation
April 1, 2014
Local preference would improve health, support local farms and businesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2014 Today, the House Community and Regional Affairs Committee passed House Bill 238 from Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) to increase the amount of food Alaska agencies buy from local sources. “With just five percent of our food grown in state, …
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NEWS: Bill to Create School Zones around All Schools Moves from Committee
April 1, 2014
JUNEAU - Today, the House Community and Regional Affairs Committee moved House Democratic Leader Chris Tuck’s legislation (HB317) to slow traffic and improve students’ safety around all schools in Alaska by requiring school zone markings at all school locations.
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House Bill 336 Sponsor Statement: Alcohol Sales Near School/Church
February 27, 2014
Link to the House Bill 336 sponsor statement from the office of Representative Geran Tarr
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NEWS: Rep. Tarr Introduces Mental Health First Aid Legislation
February 26, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) proposed legislation (HB355) to authorize the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services to administer a Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training program and accompanying grants. Youth Mental Health First Aid training teaches trainees to detect mental illnesses and substance abuse issues and how to respond effectively to them.
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