Final capital budget boosts region’s projects
Southeast representatives added dozens of projects worth about $13.5 million to the capital budget before it passed the Legislature.
Drone task force passes Legislature
The Alaska Legislature will have its own task force to tackle issues regarding drones.
No Special Session for Legislature
For the first time since 2010, the Alaska State Legislature has wrapped up in time. They approved 71 bills, a $2.2 billion capital budget, and a 737-mile in-state gasline.
Legislature Approves Tax Cut for Oil Companies
After years of fighting for it, Gov. Sean Parnell has gotten his major legislative priority through: a reduction of the state’s oil tax rate.
Voter-ID bill still drawing opposition
A bill adding new voter identification requirements could go to the full House before the Legislature adjourns Sunday.
Measure Changing School District Health Plans Speeding Through Legislature
Right now, school districts negotiate their own health insurance plans. This bill would change that by allowing a state commissioner to select a plan for all districts
Alaska Senate Passes “Stand Your Ground” Law
Alaska is set to put a “Stand Your Ground” law on the books.
Legislature approves interior gas trucking plan
The legislature has approved a plan allowing for natural gas to be trucked from the North Slope down to Fairbanks. It’s seen as a way of bringing down energy costs in the Interior.
Senate Passes Bill Blocking Federal Gun Regulations
The new version of the bill instead would prohibit the state and municipalities from using their resources to help implement federal gun control measures.
Senate Approves Creation of a “Silver Alert” System
A bill setting up a missing persons alert system for seniors with Alzheimer’s, veterans with post traumatic stress disorder, and other vulnerable adults passed the Alaska State Senate on Wednesday, after already getting approval in the House.
