The Legislature’s former downtown Anchorage office building could soon be owned by an Anchorage development authority. The building has been fraught with political controversy.
Government
State has started delaying Medicaid payments to some hospitals
The state budget includes $20 million less for Medicaid than state officials say they’ll need. That’s to cover services provided through June 30.
As Sitka’s cruise numbers rebound, port manager says city’s not ready for uptick
Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska port manager Fred Reeder told the Sitka Chamber of Commerce that the outlook for large-ship cruising — around the world — was improving. He was concerned that Sitka was not ready to capitalize on the uptick.
Health care providers likely will go weeks without Medicaid payments
The Alaska Office of Management and Budget estimates that the Medicaid program will run out of money about June 10.
German museum returning looted items to indigenous Alaskans
A Berlin museum is returning wooden masks, a child’s cradle and other items plundered from the graves of indigenous Alaskans by an explorer sent by its predecessor in the 19th century.
Former Unalaska mayor to run state ferry system
Shirley Marquardt is the new executive director of the Alaska Marine Highway. She’s a former Southwest Alaska mayor with decades of experience with coastal businesses.
Rep. Kito booted from Legislative Council
In his tweets, Kito said he was ousted for “speaking truth to power” and suggested the Senate may have had a role.
CBJ Assembly Meeting – May 14, 2018
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly’s regular meeting on May 14, 2018.
Union files unfair labor complaint against Petersburg borough
A Petersburg borough employees union filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the municipality, prompting the borough Assembly to put off its vote on another contract offer.
Legislature resurrects Juneau Access Project, sort of
A spending bill passed by the Legislature revives plans for a road north out of Juneau. The capital budget also funds a hydroproject in Kake and a fish hatchery near Petersburg.