Anchorage – The controversial U-Med Northern Access Road Project drew opposition during Saturday’s Anchorage Caucus meeting, which featured members of the Alaska Legislature preparing to go to Juneau for the upcoming legislative session.
Read More →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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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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ANCHORAGE – On Monday, Rep. Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage), Rep. Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) and Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) sent a letter to Governor Bill Walker asking him to consider reappropriating a $19.6-million dollar capital budget appropriation that’s currently dedicated to the U-Med Northern Access Road project in Anchorage. The lawmakers suggest the money be used to maintain critical infrastructure.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
It’s almost time for us to pack up our office for the move to Juneau and I want to give you an update on some of what I’ve been working on recently.
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I am very excited to announce that I will be pre-filing legislation to enact Erin’s Law during the 29th Legislative Session. Last session, Erin’s Law had over 20 co-sponsors, as well as support from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. Erin and I also received widespread support from teachers, parents, and child abuse survivors.
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