Governor Seal Parnell is asking Alaska Native leaders to lobby the Legislature in support of his education initiatives.
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FASD as mitigating factor bill passes Senate
The Alaska Senate today (Wednesday) unanimously passed a bill giving judges the ability to consider Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders as a mitigating factor in sentencing for non-violent crimes.
Bill would add FASD as mitigating factor in criminal sentencing
A bill that would allow judges to consider Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders as a mitigating factor in criminal sentencing had a hearing in the Senate Finance Committee today (Monday).
Supporters rally to add second verse to Alaska Flag Song
A chorus of voices sang the second verse of the Alaska Flag Song on the steps of the Capitol building this afternoon (Friday).
State reaches settlement on Point Thomson
The Parnell administration has reached a settlement on the Point Thomson gas fields that the governor says will help clear a path to an Alaska natural gas pipeline.
Alaska delegation introduces bills honoring Judge Boochever
Bills introduced in the U.S. House and Senate would rename Juneau’s federal courthouse facilities in honor of the late Judge Robert Boochever, who passed away in October at the age of 94.