SEARHC faces $4M loss from 2011, CEO says
The new head of the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium says the organization is losing money, and that difficult changes are on the way.
Anchorage residents charged with PFD fraud
Theft and unsworn falsification among some of the charges filed.
Juneau driver charged with assault
Mellissa A. Derr allegedly involved in February 11 accident on Douglas Highway.
State plans to extend DoL lease despite health concerns
The state is negotiating a new lease for the Department of Labor building in Juneau, even as employees who work there continue to suffer ill health effects.
Wood-pellet heat systems pitched to lawmakers
Backers of biomass energy pitched wood-pellet heat as a money-saver during a legislative hearing today (Feb. 21st).
Alaska Energy Authority staff and others talked to the House Committee on Economic Development about the Southeast Alaska Integrated Resource Plan.
Austerman open to changes to ACMP bill
HB 325 is nearly identical to a citizen’s initiative on track for a statewide vote later this year. But House Majority Leader Alan Austerman – the bill’s primary sponsor – says he’s open to changes. Lawmakers can preempt the ballot measure by adopting substantially similar legislation.
School budget committee to wrap up tonight
The Juneau School District budget committee will forward its budget recommendations to the school board Tuesday night.
A Juneau Afternoon 2/21/12
Today at 3 pm on A Juneau Afternoon, host Pat Moore will broadcast Part 5 of the series ANCSA@40; George Schaff, Juneau Parks … more
Parnell signs bill changing disclosure rules into law
Governor Sean Parnell has signed a bill easing the state’s requirement for certain political candidates to file electronic disclosure information electronically.
