Senate to vote on resolution applauding governor
The Alaska Senate is scheduled to vote on a resolution applauding state officials for fighting federal overreach.
UPDATE: Senate panel hears cruise ship wastewater bill
HB 80 has already passed in the House, and on Thursday the Senate Finance Committee invited the public to comment on it.
‘Stand Your Ground’ bill resurfaces in legislature
Since 2010, the Alaska state legislature has debated the passage of a “Stand Your Ground” law. Versions of the bill have made their way through committee, passed in the House, and then ultimately stalled in the Senate. Now, the bill is back.
Parnell proposes moving up Alaska’s primary
Alaska’s primary would be moved up two weeks in even-numbered years under a bill proposed by Gov. Sean Parnell.
Oil companies weigh in on Parnell’s oil tax proposal
Bob Heinrich is the vice president of finance for Conoco Phillips, and he says that his company is happy with the bill as a starting point.
Shuttle ferry design report due by end of February
Public release of the new design has been delayed while the department expands the report to address scrutiny and feedback received since plans for the Alaska Class Ferry were scrapped.
Cruise ship wastewater bill passes House
Representatives vote 27 to 9 in favor of measure that allows mixing zones.
Senate panel to hear resolution on gun control
A resolution opposing the Obama administration’s executive actions on gun control has been officially introduced to an Alaska Senate panel.
Alaska looks to get a handle on health care costs
State officials are looking at ways to lower the growth of Alaska’s health care costs.
Attorney General testifies on sex crimes bill
Alaska Attorney General Michael Geraghty testified before lawmakers Friday to discuss the governor’s sex crimes bill.
