It’s Kuspuk Friday in the Alaska Legislature
Traditional Native garment is worn by legislators, staff as a symbol of Alaska’s diverse people and cultures
Parnell satisfied with Senate oil tax reform bill
But the governor says the Alaska House of Representatives should take its own look at the legislation, and make any changes members deem necessary.
Senate passes oil tax bill in tight vote
After a lengthy debate, the Alaska Senate narrowly passed a bill that would overhaul the state’s oil tax regime.
“Stand your ground” bill passes Alaska House
House Bill 24 expands what’s known as the “castle doctrine,” which allows people to use deadly force to protect their homes and businesses from intruders, extending it to anyplace a person lawfully has a right to be.
Senate scheduled to take up Speaker’s gun bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee is slated Wednesday to continue discussions on a gun control bill after striking one of its most controversial parts.
Debate gets underway as oil tax bill reaches Alaska Senate floor
While there wasn’t a formal debate on the bill, the small Democratic minority took advantage of a procedural motion to get answers on what the changes would do to the state treasury.
Juneau police officers testify against bill reclassifying drug crimes
Senate Bill 56 would make it a misdemeanor to possess small amounts of narcotics like heroin, oxycodone, cocaine and meth with no intent to sell – crimes that are currently considered felonies.
Alaska Senate set to approve anti-Frankenfish resolution
The so-called “Frankenfish” resolution cleared the Senate Resources Committee on Friday, its last stop before a vote on the Senate floor.
Chamber hears pitch for oil tax reform
Make Alaska Competitive Coalition says ACES’s progressivity should be lowered to prompt investment, production of unrecovered reserves.
House passes leaner operating budget after debate on education, behavioral health
The specter of declining oil production, and thus declining state revenue, hung over the room. At $9.8 billion, the House operating budget shaves a percentage point off Gov. Sean Parnell’s version and holds spending on state agencies at zero growth.
