NEWS: Tarr Introduces Bill to Extend Buffer between Schools and Alcohol
February 24, 2014
Today, in order to address student and community concerns about alcohol sales nears schools, Representative Geran Tarr introduced legislation to extend the buffer zone between schools and establishments that sell alcohol.
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NEWS: School Safety: Democrats Introduce Bills to Create School Zones around All Schools
February 19, 2014
JUNEAU - Today, House Democratic Leader Chris Tuck and Senator Berta Gardner introduced legislation to require school zone markings at all school locations, in an effort to slow traffic and improve students’ safety in the vicinity of a school.
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NEWS: Rep. Tarr Statement on CNN, Sexual Assault in Alaska, and Tools to Help
February 7, 2014
“CNN just poignantly exposed the horrible situation too many children and families face in Alaska and have faced for far too long. We must do more to combat this problem, and one way is to empower children to report abuse and give adults the tools they need to respond accordingly. Erin’s Law does just that by teaching children and educators age appropriate ways to recognize problematic situations and to find protection. I hope the Legislature will come together to push back against this epidemic of violence in Alaska,” said Tarr.
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NEWS: Fair Treatment for Tragic Loss - Bills Would Fill Gaps in Worker Protection
February 3, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) introduced two bills to fill gaps in assistance to peace officers and other workers injured on the job and to give just compensation to families of workers who are killed.
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House Bill 233 Sponsor Statement: Erin’s Law
January 29, 2014
Link to the HB233 sponsor statement from the office of Representative Geran Tarr
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