NEWS: Rep. Tarr Statement on Jerry Active Case
Today, Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) released the following statement after attending the Attorney General’s press conference on the Jerry Active case.
Read More →ADVISORY: Rep. Tarr to Introduce GM Labeling Bill
JUNEAU - Today Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) announced she will introduce legislation requiring labeling for genetically modified foods sold in Alaska. She made the announcement at today’s March Against Monsanto, an event that had some 400 people in attendance.
Today’s Anchorage march was part of an international event happening in over 400 cities across the globe.
Read More →Rep. Tarr’s Education Update: Congratulations on a successful completion of the 2012-2013 school year!
Dear Neighbors,
Congratulations on a successful completion of the 2012-2013 school year! Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to your students. I appreciate your efforts and all that you do to help our students succeed!
Read More →NEWS: House Dems Comment on NCLB Waiver
House Democratic Legislators comment on Alaska’s waiver from No Child Left Behind
Today, five Democratic legislators from the Alaska House of Representatives released the following comments on Alaska receiving a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind Act. In 2012, nine House Democratic legislators sponsored a resolution (HJR39) calling on the Parnell administration to apply for these waivers to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure student success and school accountability.
Read More →Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: It’s great to be home!
It’s wonderful to be home! It’s hard to believe that it’s been a month since the legislative session adjourned. While the legislative session ended on April 14th, I didn’t arrive back to Anchorage for another couple of weeks because I rushed off to Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Read More →Say No to Frankenfish - Submit Your Comments by Friday, April 26
Tomorrow, Friday April 26, is your last chance to submit a comment to the FDA regarding the approval of genetically modified salmon. Read more to get the link!
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