Alaska gets waiver from No Child Left Behind
Alaska has joined the more than 30 states across the country that have gotten waivers from No Child Left Behind.
Lawmaker plans bill on conflict of interest rules
An Anchorage lawmaker plans to introduce a bill in the next legislative session that would overhaul Alaska's conflict of interest rules. …
Parnell blocks fund transfer from Hoonah dock to Sitka pool
Governor Sean Parnell left Southeast Alaska project funding intact when he signed the capital budget Tuesday. But he blocked the transfer of money from one…
Southeast Alaska lawmakers will campaign for repeal of “MAPA” oil tax
Governor Sean Parnell on Tuesday signed the oil tax overhaul bill into law, now called "MAPA," or the "More Alaska Production Act."…
State announces plan to assess oil, gas at refuge
Alaska is proposing a plan aimed at determining the true oil and gas potential in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. …
Wisconite petitions for right to distribute Alaska petitions
A man from Wisconsin wants the residency requirement for gathering petition signatures struck down, and he’s taking his…
State appeals dismissal of roadless rule challenge
The state of Alaska is appealing the dismissal of its challenge to a federal roadless rule in national…
Great Bear undecided on 2013 drilling season
Two years after executives told lawmakers the company could pump one million barrels into TAPS a day, it…
Opponents of wastewater discharge bill pass on referendum
When voters head to the polls next year, they could be faced with questions on oil taxes, the…
Bill Could Ease Way To Arctic Port
The U.S. Senate is expected to a pass a sweeping bill authorizing dozens of water projects today.…
