With the signing of Senate Bill 91, the Alaska’s criminal justice reform bill, the state partially opted-out of the 1996 federally-imposed lifetime ban.
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Young seeks to amend Obama’s Alaska resource agenda
Young’s proposing amendments to a spending bill, so they technically just say the government can’t spend any money to develop or enforce these rules.
Opioid Bill Reframes Addiction As A Health Problem, Not A Crime
The Senate bill, an amalgam of more than a dozen proposals, will expand access to medication-assisted treatment. It also will encourage police to send drug users to treatment rather than to jail.
Almost 26 Hours Later, House Democrats End Gun Control Sit-In
Representatives stayed on the floor overnight, chanting and singing as they called for votes on gun control. They remained even after Republicans held an unrelated vote and adjourned the House.
Murkowski, Sullivan vote no on gun limits
“What we’re talking about in terms of Orlando or San Bernardino, it’s not a gun control issue. It’s a terrorism issue,” said. Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Obama Administration’s Fracking Rules
A U.S. judge in Wyoming said the Bureau of Land Management can’t regulate hydraulic fracturing — because more than a decade ago, Congress specifically excluded fracking from federal oversight.
Demanding Action On Gun Control, House Democrats Stage Sit-In
Once the House was gaveled into session, Democrats shouted down the chair. Members remained in the well of the chamber, some literally sitting on the House floor.
How Congress And The VA Left Many Veterans Without A ‘Choice’
The $10 billion Veterans Choice program was supposed to cut down on wait times and let veterans see private doctors, but less than two years later, the faltering program needs an overhaul.
U.S. Army Captain Is Suing Obama Over Legality Of The War Against ISIS
Capt. Nathan Michael Smith, who is currently on active duty in Kuwait, says he is concerned that an “illegal” war “forces him to violate his oath to ‘preserve, protect and defend’ the Constitution.”
Rep. Young calls for state support of Sturgeon appeal
Young also said that while he’s running for re-election, when the time comes for a successor, Alaskans should choose someone who’s young.