Former Rep. Zach Fansler has pleaded guilty to criminal charge for attack: Report
Fansler is sentenced to a year of probation and is ordered to stay away from alcohol.
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Ahead of criminal arraignment, former Rep. Zach Fansler has finally withdrawn from election
The disgraced former legislator is due in court on Thursday, nearly six months after he allegedly attacked a woman after a night of drinking.
House District 38 Democrats name three possible replacements for disgraced legislator
The candidates put forward by House District 38 should be a relief for the governor’s office, which has faced slates of inexperienced or unqualified candidates for the two other vacancies.
AKLEG Recap, Week 4: Democrats open applications to replace Fansler
Rep. Zach Fansler’s resignation becomes official today, while Senate Republicans mull what to do with a new appointment.
Rep. Fansler is still collecting pay and per diem. It should be donated.
We agree with the victim that the per diem he’s collecting should go to the Tundra Women’s Coalition.
AKLEG Recap, Day 21: Sen. Egan to announce plans to retire
The Legislature also is considering hiking fees on lobbyists and raising penalties for oil spills.
Rep. Zach Fansler has resigned from the Legislature
Faced with accusations of assaulting a woman, his resignation is effective Feb. 12.
AKLEG Recap, Day 17: Supplemental budget hits $178 million
Fallout continue from a handful of legislators’ bad to unacceptable behavior, while the supplemental budget and Medicaid spending continued to dominate debate.
Fansler hasn’t responded to calls for resignation, House Speaker Edgmon says
The House has discussed expelling Fansler.
AKLEG Recap, Day 14: Legislature hits a standstill
Even with meetings scheduled for Monday, it didn’t feel like much was happening.