Foster Youth Mentorship Program Launching This Week
Today the state approved a grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters, Covenant House and Facing Foster Care in Alaska to implement a mentorship program to help foster youth build lasting support relationships with adults that will last beyond their time in foster care. The groups will launch the project this week. Today 40 …
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Democrats Introduce Bill to Increase North Slope Competition
JUNEAU – Today, Representative David Guttenberg (D-Fairbanks) introduced legislation to increase oil industry competition on the North Slope by leveling the playing field for new producers looking to access existing oil pipelines and processing facilities that feed the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS).
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[BILL] HB 49: Alaska Parents as Teachers Act
Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Research has clearly shown that parental involvement in a child’s early years are critical for development and lay the foundation for success in school and in life.
HB 49, the Alaska Parents as Teachers Act, will empower parents with knowledge and resources to help their children develop into successful students with stronger scholastic achievements.
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[video] Rep. Guttenberg Talks Competition on the North Slope
Rep. Guttenberg discusses his bill to ensure that new oil producers on the North Slope have fair access to processing facilities.
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Rep. Scott Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Welcome Chairman Bob Miller
Freshman democrat, Representative Bob Miller was elected to serve as Interior Delegation Chairman last Tuesday. It was one of the first times that every member was present at the same time for a meeting.
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