NEWS: Rep. Geran Tarr Introduces Bill to Increase Alaska’s Agriculture Opportunities
Legislation Allows Increased Use of Alaska Grown Products and “Food Freedom” Inspired Consumer Choices FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2017 Juneau – Today, Rep. Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) pre-filed legislation to support Alaska’s vitally important agriculture industry by expanding the use of Alaska grown products and supporting Alaska’s dairy producers. Specifically, House Bill 46 will change the Alaska Product Preference …
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NEWS: Rep. Tarr Pre-Files Economic Fairness Package: Living Wages and Equal Pay, Paid Sick Leave, and Support for Nursing Mothers
Helping Alaskan Workers is a Top Priority for Rep. Tarr in the Alaska Legislature FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2017 Juneau – Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) has pre-filed a package of bills in advance of the 30th Alaska Legislature intended to promote economic fairness in the workplace in Alaska. House Bill 26 would mandate that employers …
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NEWS: Legislation Pre-Filed to Ensure Sexual Assault Examination Kits are Processed in a Timely Manner
House Bill 31 Requires All Kits are Tested Within 18 Months and Creates a Standard Protocol for 200 Law Enforcement Agencies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2017 Juneau – Today, Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) pre-filed a bill mandating that all sexual assault examination kits collected in Alaska be tested within 18 months and tracked through …
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NEWS: Rep. Tarr Asks Electoral College Members to Consider National Security Concerns Before Casting Today’s Presidential Vote
Anchorage – Alaska State Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) is calling on the members of the Electoral College to examine their options and voice their support for an investigation into Russian government interference into our Presidential election.
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NEWS: Rep. Tarr Pleased With Results of Oil and Gas Lease Sales
Anchorage – Earlier today, the preliminary results of three oil and gas lease sales were released by the Alaska Division of Oil and Gas. $17.8 million in winning bids were received during the annual North Slope, North Slope Foothills, and Beaufort Sea areawide lease sales.
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NEWS: Rep. Tarr to Host Restorative Justice Summit to Help End School-to-Prison Pipeline
Anchorage – Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) will host a “Restorative Justice Summit” December 2nd and 3rd in Anchorage with a goal of outlining new techniques that educators can use to mitigate the number of students disciplined for misbehavior in Alaska’s public schools. The restorative justice blueprint is based on promoting academic achievement and positive behavior through a welcoming and safe environment.
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