It might come as a surprise to some, but in the midst of Alaska’s beautiful outdoor surroundings, we have a human trafficking problem. Human trafficking takes two forms—labor trafficking and sex trafficking. As Alaska’s Attorney General, one of my priorities is to combat this scourge and eliminate it from our communities. Labor trafficking involves […]
Recently 10 million dollars were allocated for this particular purpose. Well, I am here in the village of Newtok, Alaska, and wondering if the money used for assisting the Village Police Officers and the concerned citizens. And I am beginning to wonder if the money used for paying the natives to testify in the […]
You’ve probably seen this play out in your neighborhood, town or village. Seemingly oblivious to danger, a group of teenagers pass between themselves a small black device that looks like a USB drive. They chat and take turns inhaling from the device, while a small puff of aerosol trails behind them. E-cigarette, or vaping, […]
This is such a wonderful time of year for us to gather with loved ones, bake cookies, share a meal, and give thanks for all the blessings we’ve enjoyed this year. I’m personally looking forward to spending quality time with my wife, my daughters and their families, and attending Christmas services. I wanted […]