Alaska’s Republican congressional delegation said they support the state’s appeal, and are urging FEMA and the Trump administration to fund the disaster relief effort.
Government
Yes, it’s another government shutdown, but Alaska impacts might be minimal
Both Alaska U.S. senators helped pass a bill to fund much of the government. Now it’s the House’s turn. The funding lapse could last as little as one weekday.
Alaska House passes bill tightening residency requirements for hunting and fishing licenses
The bipartisan bill aims to close a loophole that allows some Alaskans to hunt and fish as residents despite spending little time in the state.
Some small businesses in Juneau speak out against ICE amid nationwide strike
Several downtown storefronts closed for the day while others took a stance in other ways.
Under Dunleavy proposal, Juneau residents might pay sales tax on food and utilities again
Gov. Mike Dunleavy recently proposed a statewide sales tax in his fiscal plan meant to stabilize the state’s finances this legislative session, which would override Juneau’s local exemptions.
Raising oil, corporate taxes is least-painful option for reducing Alaska deficits, ISER concludes
The Institute of Social and Economic Research at UAA analyzed the side effects of various taxes and cuts being considered for a long-term state budget-balancing plan.