Redistricting board awaiting high court ruling
The Alaska Redistricting Board intends to wait for a U.S. Supreme Court decision on provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act before redrawing the state’s political boundaries.
Sealaska legislation going before Senate panel
The revised Sealaska land bill will have its first Senate hearing on Thursday.
Begich renews call for Arctic ambassador
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich is renewing his call for a U.S. Arctic ambassador.
AFN lobbies for protection of subsistence rights
At its annual convention last October, Alaska Federation of Natives delegates adopted a proclamation that Alaska Natives would use every political and legal means to … more
FAA provides details of Alaska furloughs due to federal sequestration
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday released some details about the effect of the national sequestration budget cuts in Alaska.
Could western Alaska become the new Panama Canal?
The time has come to stop talking and start acting when it comes to changes in the Arctic. That was the message of a talk to the Juneau World Affairs Council this week by Alaska Dispatch owner and publisher Alice Rogoff.
Senate to vote on first steps in gun control debate
The U.S. Senate will vote today whether to begin debate on a package of new gun regulations.
Obama Calls New Budget A ‘Fiscally Responsible Blueprint’
President Obama unveiled his 2014 budget proposal Wednesday, calling it is a “fiscally responsible blueprint” that can help grow the economy and shrink deficits.
Eielson F-16s grounded by budget cuts
The Air Force has grounded the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base due to federal budget restrictions.
Senators debate otter bounty legality
Some legislators hope to find ways to get around federal prohibitions on establishing sea-otter bounties.
