As it stands now, a key part of the legal definition of sexual assault by a medical provider requires that the alleged victim isn’t aware of sexual contact happening at the time that it occurs. Rep. Sara Hannan’s bill, if passed, would eliminate that stipulation.
State Government
Rep. Begich tells legislators to seize the moment on resource extraction and gas line
Alaska’s U.S. House member struck a bipartisan tone in his second address to the state Legislature. He barely mentioned President Trump, even as he praised Trump’s policies.
WATCH: US Rep. Nick Begich addresses Alaska Legislature
Listen to the live Gavel Alaska coverage on your local public radio station, or tune in on KTOO 360TV.
Alaska Senate passes bill requiring civics education for high school students
If passed by the House, high school students would have to complete a civics course, exam or project to graduate.
Alaska officials stonewall state legislators on justification for handing voter data to feds
The Alaska Division of Elections and Department of Law declined to waive confidentiality on advice that led the state to hand detailed data to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Tribal citizens speak out against proposed Cascade Point ferry terminal
Lingít community members with ties to the area say Berners Bay is sacred and important for hunting and fishing.