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Anchorage, Alaska — Yesterday afternoon, Senate Bill 103 became law without the Governor’s signature. Sponsored by Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, this legislation showcases support for the mental health and well-being of Alaska’s law enforcement officers and first responders by establishing a process for public safety officers to seek mental health counseling from trained peer counselors while ensuring […]

Last Friday, the House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 159, sponsored by Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage. The legislation establishes the Friday before Memorial Day as “Veterans’ Poppy Day.” Inspired by historical traditions and the desire to honor and support American soldiers who died in battle.

ANCHORAGE – This week, Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, announced legislation that would establish the “Alaska Mental Health and Psychedelic Medicine Task Force” aimed at addressing Alaska‘s ongoing mental health crisis. The task force would have a diverse membership consisting of Commissioners (or their designee) from the Departments of Health, Military & Veterans’ Affairs, and Commerce

ANCHORAGE, AK – To show support for our nation’s veterans, Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, and Representative Will Stapp, R-Fairbanks, will introduce legislation to establish the Friday before Memorial Day as “Veterans’ Poppy Day.” This initiative, inspired by historical traditions and the desire to honor and support American soldiers who died in battle, recognizes the ultimate

JUNEAU – Today, Senator Forrest Dunbar (D-Anchorage) introduced Senate Bill 112, which seeks to provide Alaskans with access to information and tools to repair digital equipment. Currently, many corporations use proprietary maintenance tools that are not available to the public or independent repair businesses. Repairing electronic and digital equipment can be very costly when only