Murkowski meets with Interior nominee Jewell
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she had a good meeting with President Barack Obama’s nominee for Interior secretary a week after she threatened to slow the nomination process.
Alaska Air gives employees $74 million in bonuses
Alaska Air Group says it gave nearly 13,000 employees about $74 million in bonuses Wednesday for exceeding 2012 financial goals.
Experts testify on abortion bill, criticized
A developmental psychologist testifying in Juneau says she doesn’t believe abortion is ever justified on mental health grounds.
State challenge on hold pending high court review
Alaska’s challenge to provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act is on hold pending the outcome of a U.S. Supreme Court case.
Lawmaker estimates amendment will cost $60 million
A Democratic state lawmaker estimates a proposed constitutional amendment could cost the state around $60 million a year.
Alaska Dems blast witnesses on abortion bill
The state Democratic party chairman says experts scheduled to testify on an abortion bill are “extremists.”
Tugs towing Shell drill vessel to Dutch Harbor
A Royal Dutch Shell PLC drilling barge that ran aground New Year’s Eve is on the move from near Kodiak Island in Alaska to Dutch Harbor.
Murkowski, Begich split on Hagel nomination
Alaska’s U.S. senators split on the confirmation of Chuck Hagel as the country’s new defense secretary.
Tension over proposed amendment to governor’s crime bill
Alaska lawmakers are debating whether volunteers should be subject to criminal penalties if they fail to report suspected child abuse.
Herron expresses frustration over amendment debate
Rep. Bob Herron took to the House floor to call for a full vetting of a proposed constitutional amendment that could have a big impact on Alaska’s education system.
