NEWS: Rep. Tarr Introduces Legislation to Bring Public Process into 21st Century
JUNEAU - Today, Representative Geran Tarr introduced legislation to bring voter participation into the 21st Century through a simple online system. Under the proposal, voters could sign in to the existing Legislative information database, BASIS, using their social and professional media accounts. From there, Alaskans could respectfully comment on bills, vote bills up or down, and share their ideas for new legislation or amendments.
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NEWS: Tarr and Josephson Comment on U-Med Road Project Decision
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) and Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) released the following statements on Thursday’s route decision for the U-Med road.
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NEWS: Rep. Tarr Statement on CNN, Sexual Assault in Alaska, and Tools to Help
“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: Guarantee the PFD: Committee Hears Democrats’ Constitutional Amendment
JUNEAU - Today, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) presented a constitutional amendment to enshrine the Permanent Fund Dividend program in the Alaska Constitution to the House State Affairs Committee.
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NEWS: Rep. Tarr, Sen. Gardner Comment on Court Stay of Potentially Unconstitutional Abortion Regulations
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Geran Tarr and Senator Berta Gardner released the following comments in reaction to an Anchorage Superior Court judge temporarily suspending new state regulations which attempted to let government officials define whether an abortion is medically necessary.
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