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Marijuana laws missing key language

Marijuana laws missing key language

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Feb 1, 2016 | ,

Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott signed the state marijuana regulations into law last month (01-22-16) and the state will begin accepting license applications on February 24th. But there’s a wrench in the works: the original bill fails to properly authorize background checks. Read More
Teen prepares to sue city over tasing

Teen prepares to sue city over tasing

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Dec 3, 2015 | ,

The Alaska Native teenager at the epicenter of a tasing incident in Sitka last year has hired legal counsel. Though he’s not yet filed suit, the lawyer representing Franklin Hoogendorn intends to bring his case before a Sitka jury. Read More
In letter to FBI, STA concerned about racial bias

In letter to FBI, STA concerned about racial bias

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Nov 20, 2015 | ,

On Tuesday (11-17-15), the Sitka Tribe of Alaska wrote a letter to the Anchorage Division of the FBI, regarding a tasing incident of a Native Alaska teenager in the Sitka jail last year. The letter alleges that prejudice exists within the Sitka Police Department and asks the FBI to consult the tribe during the investigation. Read More
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