Judge rejects Alaska challenge to roadless rule
A U.S. District Court Judge in Washington, D.C., has rejected a challenge by the state of Alaska to the Clinton-era “roadless rule” for the Tongass National Forest.
Update: Senate Finance cancels hearing on operating budget
The Senate Finance Committee is expected to take up amendments Monday to the $9. 9 billion state operating budget.
Hearings, rallies on education to be held this week
Invest in education is the rally cry of the week in the state capitol, as the Senate completes its work on the state operating and mental health budgets.
State teacher unions speak out against tenure bill
A bill that would require a longer probationary period for teachers has attracted opposition from labor organizations, who say it’s an attack on job security.
Bill Ray Center ‘underutilized’
University of Alaska would like to sell the downtown office and classroom building
Alaska House get’s its turn on oil tax bill
The House gets its first stab at the Senate’s oil tax package Friday.
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.
