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 case to court.
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 forests.
Forest compromise group ends work
The Tongass Futures Roundtable is shutting down. The organization tried to resolve Southeast Alaska forest-issue conflicts.
State to recover $376K in Medicaid case
The state of Alaska is expected to share in a $500-million settlement over state and federal allegations that an India-based pharmaceutical manufacturer distributed adulterated drugs.
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 isn’t even close to serious production.
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 minimum wage, and the use of recreational marijuana. But one thing that won’t be on the ballot is a referendum on a controversial bill concerning cruise ship waste.
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.
Alaska’s long-term unemployed to see a reduction in benefits
As federal agencies are beginning to lay off employees and close offices in Alaska, the long-term unemployed in Alaska are about to see a reduction in their unemployment benefits.
State doesn’t plan to seek costs in Palin case
The state of Alaska doesn’t plan to seek costs in a lawsuit brought against Sarah Palin.
Marine Highway dropping discounts to save money
Say so long to summer drivers riding the ferry for free, winter roundtrip discounts and printed schedules. The changes are some of the ways the Alaska Marine Highway plans to address a $3.5-million spending cut mandated by the Legislature.
