Sen. Lisa Murkowski was among four Republicans to vote to advance the bill.
Government
New Alaska Supreme Court chief justice highlights improvements in first annual address
Chief Justice Peter Maassen listed initiatives from the past year that he said improved the court system’s accessibility and efficiency, like remote hearings.
Alaska Native Tribes pressure Canada for rights in Unuk River mining project
Southeast Alaska tribes have long demanded a seat at the table in how Canada manages mining projects that affect lands and waters across its border.
Big Lake lawmaker proposes state port authority take over Anchorage and Mat-Su ports
Under a port authority, Rep Kevin McCabe says the ports would operate together in the entire state’s interest.
Watch: 2024 State of the Judiciary Address
The head of Alaska’s court system is set to deliver the annual State of the Judiciary Address from the Capitol in Juneau at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Alaska must face food stamp litigation after a year of stays, court says
In January, 10 Alaskans sued the state because they said the Department of Health failed to provide food stamps within the time frames required by federal law.
Hoonah is attempting to form a borough again. Juneau is opposing some of it.
A portion of the proposed borough overlaps with land that Juneau once made an effort to annex.
Alaska school administrators urge action on ‘crisis’ in teacher hiring and turnover
“We are struggling in the worst crisis Alaska has ever seen in terms of turnover. We can’t recruit teachers,” said Lisa Parady, who leads the Alaska Council of School Administrators.
In Bristol Bay, shock and concern follow move to nix management council for nation’s largest state park
The seven-person council was formed in 1978 and consists of representatives from nearby village and city councils, the region’s Native association and state officials to advise the government.
An appraiser told Anchorage its property was worth $3M. The city sold it to the former mayor for $2M
The sale price raises questions about whose interests were served by the transaction — as does a below-market lease that the agency previously granted to the developers.