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Group warns against computer exams in Alaska, other states

A nonprofit organization that advocates against what it calls "the misuses and flaws" of standardized student examinations warned Monday against large-scale implementation...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-05-07/group-warns-against-computer-exams-alas
State
Reports show gun homicides down since 1990s

...firearms purchases. Senate Democratic leaders have pledged to hold that vote again, perhaps by early summer, and gun control advocates have been raising public pressure on senators who voted "no" in hopes they will change their minds.Sen. John Thune of...

http://juneauempire.com/alan-fram/2013-05-08/reports-show-gun-homicides-down-199
Advocates eye legalizing marijuana in Alaska

JUNEAU - Alaska, known for its live-and-let-live lifestyle, is poised to become the next battleground in the push to legalize the recreational use of marijuana.

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-04-28/advocates-eye-legalizing-marijuana-alas
State
Juneau Violence Prevention Coalition annual retreat to be held 5/14

...individuals, community members and representatives from agencies dedicated to preventing violence, says AWARE Community Engagement Advocate Mark Calvert.The retreat is held annually to celebrate successes of the past year and to plan for the year ahead, he said...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-04-28/juneau-violence-prevention-coalition-an
Local
Decades-old question: Is antibacterial soap safe?

...antibacterial products from toothpaste to toys.The agency's review comes amid growing pressure from lawmakers, consumer advocates and others who are concerned about the safety of triclosan. Recent studies of triclosan in animals have led scientists to...

http://juneauempire.com/not-web/2013-05-03/decades-old-question-antibacterial-so
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2013 UAS Faculty Excellence Awards

...impact on students and faculty at UAS. Dr. Pyare has been an advocate and leader for UAS in the Statewide Experimental Program to...openness with students. In addition, Ms. Williams is a tireless advocate for UAS. Vickie advises literally everywhere she goes - it's...

http://juneauempire.com/neighbors/2013-05-05/2013-uas-faculty-excellence-awards
Neighbors
LGBTQ in the capital, part II: Some members of the community - who they are

...community as well. It could also refer to advocates.Marsha Buck is an ally and an advocate, she is still active in PFLAG and the Pride...Boesser, Sara's mother, is an ally and advocate as well, as is her husband, Mark Boesser...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-04-29/lgbtq
Local
Senate passes bill letting states tax online sales

...states.Delaware also has no sales tax, though Delaware's two senators support the bill.Grover Norquist, an anti-tax advocate, and the conservative Heritage Foundation oppose the bill, and many Republicans have been wary of crossing them.Even so...

http://juneauempire.com/stephen-ohlemacher/2013-05-07/senate-passes-bill-letting
1 of 'Fairbanks Four' gets new hearing

...police investigation, not physical evidence.The hearing can lead to one of three outcomes, said April Monroe Frick, an advocate for the four men.The court could rule that the attorney did err, but that it did not impact the final result of the trial...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-04-28/1-fairbanks-four-gets-new-hearing
State
Obama OK with morning-after pill sales at age 15

...independently of the White House in deciding how to proceed. But the decision to appeal was certain to irk abortion-rights advocates who say they can't understand why a Democratic president is siding with social conservatives in favor of limiting women's...

http://juneauempire.com/not-web/2013-05-03/obama-ok-morning-after-pill-sales-age
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