Measure Changing School District Health Plans Speeding Through Legislature
Right now, school districts negotiate their own health insurance plans. This bill would change that by allowing a state commissioner to select a plan for all districts
Bill Overstreet remembered as a crusader for Juneau
Former Mayor Bill Overstreet is being remembered as a persuasive and successful spokesman for Juneau during the capital move fights of the 1970s and 80s.
Senate Approves Creation of a “Silver Alert” System
A bill setting up a missing persons alert system for seniors with Alzheimer’s, veterans with post traumatic stress disorder, and other vulnerable adults passed the Alaska State Senate on Wednesday, after already getting approval in the House.
Senate passes controversial abortion bill
Right now, the state of Alaska is obligated to provide Medicaid funding for all “medically necessary” abortions. Yesterday the Senate passed a bill that would narrow that definition.
JPD chief candidates in Juneau; public invited
The team selected to rate candidates for a new Juneau Police Chief reads like a “who’s who” in criminal justice and public safety in the capital city.
Superintendent calls for independent investigation of possible assault by football coach
Juneau School District Superintendent Glen Gelbrich wants an independent investigation into the alleged assault of a student by a football coach.
There Can Be Only One! Louisville To Face Michigan For NCAA Title
Following Saturday’s Final Four match-ups in Atlanta, the stage is set for Monday’s NCAA men’s basketball championship where overall No. 1-seeded Louisville will face off against Michigan to take home the coveted NCAA title.
Three finalists for JPD police chief
Three finalists for Juneau Police Chief will come to the capital city next week to compete in person for the job.
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City ignored Veterans for Peace settlement offer
A settlement proposal that could have stopped litigation against the Juneau Planning Commission was never acknowledged by the city.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Restrictions On Morning-After Pill
A federal judge in Brooklyn, N.Y., has ruled that the morning-after pill for emergency contraception must be made available over the counter to girls 16 and under.
