D.C. march for gun control organized by former Juneauite, theater founder
A silent march followed by a rally on the National Mall is planned for Saturday, Jan. 26th.
Shuttle ferry concept not popular in many Southeast communities
Still a lot of skepticism of Governor Sean Parnell’s decision to replace the proposed Alaska Class Ferry with smaller shuttle ferries.
Parnell issuing weekly messages on oil
Gov. Sean Parnell plans to release weekly messages during the legislative session on increasing oil production in Alaska.
Edgmon selected to share House Bush Caucus
Rep. Bryce Edgmon will serve as chair of the Alaska House’s Bush Caucus.
Legislature to consider voter ID, same day registration bills
Two bills lawmakers are considering this year could change the voting process, in very different ways.
Begich picks up early 2014 endorsement from AFL-CIO
The Alaska AFL-CIO endorsed the Democrat this week, more than a year and a half before voters go to the polls.
Commissioner sorry for ignoring advisory board
Transportation Commissioner Pat Kemp has apologized for keeping the Marine Highway Advisory Board out of the loop on the Alaska Class Ferry.
Bill would lessen cruise ship discharge standards
The Parnell Administration wants to change another part of the 2006 cruise ship initiative. Bills introduced this session at the governor’s request would effectively allow more chemicals and minerals to be released into the water. Backers say the levels would still be safe
Alaska legislature facing first budget deficit in nearly a decade
For the first time in nearly a decade, the state legislature is in a position where it could have to spend more money than it takes in.
Bill would waive property taxes to spur gas line
State property taxes would be waived during construction of an Alaska gas pipeline project under a proposal by an Anchorage lawmaker.
