NEWS: Legislators Welcome Fire Station Replacement
State legislators applauded the Anchorage Assembly’s unanimous vote tonight to move ahead on a long-needed replacement of Anchorage Fire Station 3.
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NEWS: Rep. Geran Tarr Applauds Fairbanks School Board for Taking Steps to Implement Erin’s Policy
Last night, the Fairbanks School Board unanimously approved the first reading of a policy based on House Bill 233 from the 28th Legislative Session, known as Erin’s Law.
Read More →NEWS: The ‘Education Session’ that Wasn’t
JUNEAU – Today, on the ninety-fifth and final day of the 28th Alaska Legislature, House Democratic Leader Chris Tuck released the following statement on behalf of the House Democratic Caucus.
Read More →NEWS: House Passes Extended Buffer between Schools and Alcohol Sales
Today, the Alaska state House of Representatives voted to extend the buffer zone between schools and establishments that sell alcohol. Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) introduced the legislation (HB336) in order to address student and community concerns about alcohol sales nears schools.
Read More →NEWS: Increased School Buffer Zones for Alcohol Sales Establishments Moves from Committee
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.
Read More →NEWS: Alaska House Declares April “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Alaska
JUNEAU – Today, the Alaska state House of Representatives passed legislation declaring April 2014 “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Alaska. The resolution (HCR21), by Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage), passed the House unanimously.
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