Dunleavy plans to introduce a bill that would increase criminal penalties related to domestic violence and sexual assaults, and to expand the range of offenses defined as domestic violence.
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Legislature passes 2 bills aiding children in foster care
The legislature took three actions this week that will help foster care children — passing two bills aiming at finding kids adoptive homes and adding money to the budget to help keep struggling families together. House Bills 27 and 200 both passed the Senate on Tuesday. They work in tandem to get kids out of…
Reuniting families with community support
For most children who enter foster care, the ultimate goal is to reunite them with their families. But getting to that point takes a lot of work.
For Former Foster Kids, Moving Out Of State Can Mean Losing Medicaid
Advocates and policymakers are trying to change the law at the federal level, so former foster youths don’t lose access to Medicaid coverage no matter where they move.
North Pole lawmaker seeks investigation into state Office of Children’s Services
Rep. Tammie Wilson claims she’s heard hundreds of problematic stories regarding Alaska foster children, many with common elements.