NEWS: Rep. Gara and Rep.-Elect Ortiz Seek to End Excessive Alaska Student Loan Rates
January 15, 2015
Juneau – Rep. Les Gara (D-Anchorage) and Rep.-Elect Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan) are pre-filing legislation to lower Alaska’s exorbitant student loan rate, which negatively impacts students chances for higher education and job training.
“We want to give Alaskans an incentive to bring needed job skills back to the state,” said Rep. Gara, who made it through college thanks, in part, to scholarships, work, and low interest loans. “We don’t want high student loan debt to discourage students from staying or returning to Alaska to work.”
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NEWS: Legislators Propose Legislation to Improve Safety in the Alaska National Guard, Update the Alaska Military Code, and Expand Opportunities for Veteran Employment
January 15, 2015
ANCHORAGE – Representative Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage) and Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) are filing a package of legislation to improve the Alaska National Guard and address critical veteran’s issues.
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NEWS: Rep. Kawasaki Proposes University of Alaska Law and Medical Schools
January 13, 2015
Juneau – Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) has pre-filed legislation that would grant the University of Alaska Board of Regents the authority to create a law and medical school.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Happy New Year and Legislative Session Update
January 9, 2015
Happy New Year to you and yours! 2015 is upon us, and I hope that everything is going your way so far!
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NEWS: Rep Tarr Proud to Introduce “Erin’s Law”
January 9, 2015
Anchorage - Among the pre-filed bills announced today is “Erin’s Law” offered by Rep. Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage). “Erin’s Law” is a proven, straightforward approach to addressing one of Alaska’s most insidious social ills - child sexual abuse. “Erin’s Law” would require school districts to present students with age-appropriate curriculum about personal body safety. It would also give teachers, staff, and administrators the tools they need to respond properly to allegations of child sexual abuse.
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