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SB-91: reduce prison population by 20%

Bill summary by Anchorage Daily News, 10/23/2017: SB-91 will reduce the number of people in prison & cut correctional costs without compromising public safety. SB-91 reduces jail as a penalty for most common crimes including reclassifying drug crimes, with the aim of focusing prison beds on more violent offenders. Similar reforms have been in place in 31 states since 2007. SB-91 has reduced Alaska's prison population by 20% in its first year.

State of the State speech by Gov. Dunleavy, Jan 22, 2019: "Crime is out of control. We will repeal and replace SB 91. A series of bills will not only roll back SB91, but will help Alaska turn the corner to a safer tomorrow. I'm asking our legislators to make public safety a priority and move forward with due diligence on reviewing and considering this public safety package."

Legislative outcome: Passed House 28-10-2, May 11, 2016; passed Senate 14-5-1, May 13; signed by Gov. Bill Walker, July 11, 2016

Source: Anchorage Daily News on Alaska voting records: SB-91 , Jul 11, 2016

Restore 'Prison Industries' job skills to reduce recidivism

We are looking into bringing back what used to be called Prison Industries. More than 4,700 Alaskans are incarcerated. I am a firm believer that the best cure for many social ills is a job. We are exploring opportunities to better prepare prisoners for re-entry into society.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Alaska legislature , Jan 21, 2016

Need to reduce costs of prison system

The Alaska legislature has before them a criminal justice reform initiative that is the result of collaboration between all three branches of government--legislative, executive and judicial. It proposes practical reforms to reduce crime and recidivism rates, relieve overcrowding and improve conditions in our prisons. These reforms could save Alaska up to $500 million over the next decade.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Alaska legislature , Jan 21, 2016

More resources to protect against child abuse

I will direct the Departments of Health and Social Services (Office of Children's Services), Public Safety, and Law to work with the Alaska Court System and those resources in the private sector to provide help for both the abused and the abuser, to prevent further damage, and to provide justice for the abused and punish those harming our children.

I support the efforts of faith based programs like Beauty for Ashes, Wellness Warriors and Potters groups and other non-profits like the South Central Foundation in helping those adults who were abused.

I will work to bring together these diverse resources to help reduce child abuse in Alaska. Our children are our most precious resources that must be protected, which we will fail to do if we do not have a viable economy now and in the future.

Source: 2014 Governor campaign website, WalkerMallottForAlaska.com , Nov 4, 2014

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Billy Toien
Christopher Kurka
Les Gara
Mike Dunleavy
AK Senatorial:
Kelly Tshibaka
Lisa Murkowski
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