Ferry system gets new boss, management structure
Juneau’s Reuben Yost is the new chief of the state ferry system. But he’ll spend only about half his time on that job.
Legislature gets underway; Juneau welcome reception is Wednesday
Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell gaveled in the House of Representatives and the Senate on Tuesday then administered the oath of office to 59 House and Senate members.
Democrats blame redistricting for loss of blue seats in legislature
Democrats in the Alaska Legislature say the state’s redistricting process is flawed and needs to be made more nonpartisan.
Public employee retirement, ferry system top priorities for Senator Dennis Egan
Lifelong Democrat says it was ‘gut wrenching’ to join Republican Majority, but was best way to protect Southeast Alaska’s interests.
Developers to CBJ Assembly: ease regulations and provide more incentives for housing
The City and Borough of Juneau should relax its planning and zoning regulations and implement tax incentives to encourage more home building.
Retired USCGC Storis added to National Register of Historic Places
The listing perhaps bolsters the Storis’ chances of becoming a museum on Juneau’s downtown waterfront.
Alaskans join Idle No More movement
Alaskans are joining the Canadian First Nations’ Idle No More movement.
Kerttula, Munoz ready to tackle SE Alaska issues
While almost a third of their colleagues in the Alaska House are new faces, Juneau Representatives Beth Kerttula and Cathy Munoz return for their 15th and 5th sessions respectively.
Update: Rep. Lindsey Holmes switches parties, joins Republican-led House Majority
The announcement that Anchorage Rep. Lindsey Holmes had switched parties from Democrat to Republican came after a two-hour House Majority caucus meeting.
Wilson: Endow road, ferry, airport, harbor projects
Southeast Rep. Peggy Wilson will try to change the way transportation projects are funded this session. The Wrangell Republican also wants to come up with a system to improve rural hospitals.
