On Thursday morning, the Skagway Development Corporation and Skagway Visitor Department hosted a virtual town hall meeting with Alaska Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan.
Government
Alaska Fish and Game is selling raffle tickets for big game permits to boost its budget
The raffle is the first of its kind in Alaska. But other states like Arizona and Wyoming have similar systems. In Wyoming, the raffle raised more than a million dollars this year.
Alaska Senate president has new view of COVID-19 threat after senior aide is hospitalized
Konrad Jackson became seriously ill from COVID-19 and has been at Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau for several days.
State sells its 2 fast ferries for just over $5M
The Fairweather and Chenega were relatively new additions to the Alaska Marine Highway System’s fleet, purchased about 15 years ago for $68 million.
Sen. Sullivan votes to advance Haaland nomination
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan on Thursday voted to move ahead with Deb Haaland’s nomination to be Interior secretary.
State files action to take Native allotment to build road in Bethel
In response to the state filing an action for eminent domain, attorneys for the Polks wrote that the state does not have a claim for condemnation.
Next vaccine clinic in Juneau open to anyone age 16 and older
Registration for Juneau’s next vaccine clinic opens on Monday, March 15 at noon.
Dunleavy pushes bill for long-range planning for Alaska’s ferry system
Dunleavy, a Republican, has targeted the ferry system for deep budget cuts during his two years as governor. But the new bill is aimed at sharpening the marine highway’s strategy.
Murkowski, Sullivan split over attorney general and EPA confirmations
At his confirmation hearing last month, Merrick Garland noted President Biden supports gun control. His job, he said, is to help Biden achieve policy goals to the extent the Constitution allows it.
Gov. Dunleavy withdraws order to split Alaska’s health and social services into separate departments
Members of the Alaska House of Representatives had prepared a resolution that would have blocked the order, which would have led to two departments.