“A Juneau Afternoon” 2/10/12
Today at 3 on A Juneau Afternoon, our host Pat Moore will talk with Pat Race about the screening of the JUMP Society’s winter film … more
Committee revises Egan’s retirement bill
Public employees who choose a traditional pension under a bill sponsored by Juneau Senator Dennis Egan may have to share more in the rising cost of health care, after changes made by the Senate State Affairs Committee today (Thursday).
A Juneau Afternoon 2/9/12
Wearable Arts Extravaganza, 12×12 exhibit, Storytime, and other arts events are coming up.
Sales tax wish lists grows
The wish list for Juneau’s 1 percent temporary sales tax has grown to more than $81 million.
Eaglecrest survey results online
More than 1,000 people responded to an online survey on Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area. Coupled with an earlier telephone survey of Juneau residents, the results are part of the master plan process underway by the Eaglecrest Board of Directors.
Southeast Native leader opposes oil tax cuts
A key Southeast Native leader is asking the Legislature to not lower oil taxes. Tlingit-Haida Central Council President Ed Thomas says Alaska needs the revenue. He also says oil companies are already making huge profits.
State could save billions with pension reserve fund, analyst says
The state could save more than $5 billion in future payments to the Alaska Public Employees’ Retirement System by immediately putting $2 billion into a pension reserve fund, according to a fiscal analyst for the legislature.
