Anchorage senator proposes expanding the Alaska parole board size, representation and transparency

Anchorage senator proposes expanding the Alaska parole board size, representation and transparency

Goose Creek Correctional Center is seen in fall. (Photo courtesy of Alaska Department of Corrections)An Anchorage senator has proposed expanding the Alaska Board of Parole, and widening the range of experiences of its members, citing the board’s workload and importance of fairness and accountability in its work. The parole board has granted far fewer people parole from state prisons in recent years. Since 2021, the board granted parole on averag…