Capitol Update presented by Representative Ben Carpenter
Grand juries and the judicial branch. Representative Ben Carpenter has championed the power of grand juries. Here are some of the sections under Article I you should be aware of: Under Article I of the Alaska State Constitution the declaration of rights is clearly laid out. Section 1 states, This constitution is dedicated to the principles that all persons have a natural right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and the enjoyment of the rewards of their own industry; that all persons are equal and entitled to equal rights, opportunities, and protection under the law; and that all persons…