We both know that there is still more that can be done there, we both know that there continue to be horrible issues as they relate to substance abuse around our country.
Alaska Native people make up 15 percent of our state's population, but they constitute about 36 percent of all prisoners...
I really appreciate the fact that you've taken the leadership role of directing some money to Alaska to form Tribal Just...
we're just re-traumatizing them, we're just adding another ace onto the list.
I really look forward to Senator Coghill's work at looking at those State barrier crimes.
Alaska has the 11th fastest prison population growth in the entire country.
We don't want to be number one in the nation for the number of people that we have incarcerated.
Today, because of leaders like yourself, Senator Murkowski, Senator Coghill, Governor Walker, the discussion is able to ...
Today, because of leaders like Senator Murkowski, the discussion is able to move forward as tribes offer innovative ways...
I applaud this Committee for taking action on specific recommendations from the Law and Order Commission's report.
Strengthening Alaska Native families is essential to reducing recidivism and improving reentry outcomes.