A federal revenue-sharing program called Secure Rural Schools has been a million-dollar boon to some Alaska cities and boroughs, mostly in Southeast.
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Legislature votes to end school bond reimbursements, but uncertainty lingers for Anchorage
Right now, when municipalities bond for school construction costs, the state pays more than half the bill.
Fish and Game online store streamlines permitting process
The new store boasts several new features, including buying and printing your sport fishing and hunting licenses at home.
Fishing rights case likely headed for Alaska Supreme Court, federal court
The defendants moved for dismissal of the charges, asserting that their fishing for king salmon was a religious activity, and that they were entitled to a religious exemption from the emergency orders under the free exercise clause of the Alaska Constitution.
As legislature passes gasline bill, feud with governor continues
The Alaska Legislature has passed a bill meant to keep Gov. Bill Walker from spending money on an alternate gasline proposal.
Anchorage Democrats offer ‘emergency fix’ for Alaska’s oil tax system
Sen. Bill Wielechowski and Rep. Les Gara say they would like to see the tax floor raised from 4 percent to 12.5 percent and certain credits ended in order to bring in more revenue
to the state.