Governor Walker Signs Emergency Adoption Regulations
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JUNEAU—Governor Bill Walker and Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott took significant steps today to ease the adoption process of Alaska Native children to allow them to stay with relatives or tribal members. Gov. Walker has filed legislation that will to allow for more flexibility in the adoption petition form. This will ensure that the preference for […]