Panel advances bill aimed at service member PFDs
A House committee has advanced a measure that would allow active-duty military members who have maintained residency while living outside Alaska for more than 10 years to remain eligible for Permanent Fund dividends.
Kerttula hopeful for coastal zone bill this year
House Democratic leader Beth Kerttula says she’s hopeful that legislation will be introduced this year to re-establish a coastal management program.
Kemp talks Alaska Class Ferry, Juneau Access in confirmation hearing
The joint Alaska House and Senate Transportation Committees Tuesday sent the name of Governor Sean Parnell’s pick for Transportation Commissioner, Pat Kemp, to the full … more
Non-resident hire continues to increase
The number of non-residents working on Alaska’s North Slope continues to increase, according to state Labor Commissioner Dianne Blumer.
House resolution rebukes FDA findings on GE salmon
A group of Alaska legislators are fighting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s preliminary findings on genetically engineered salmon.
Bills would strike ‘mental retardation’ from laws
Two Alaska lawmakers have introduced legislation striking terms like “mentally retarded” from state laws.
House to discuss short-term driver’s licenses
The Alaska House of Representatives will consider creating short-term driver’s licenses for temporary residents.
State awards nearly $8.7M in scholarships
The state has paid nearly $8.7 million in student scholarships under a program championed by Gov. Sean Parnell as a way to transform Alaska’s education system.
Lawmaker proposes testing for public assistance
A Wasilla lawmaker has proposed allowing drug testing for certain recipients of public assistance.
Bill would create alert system for missing adults
An Amber Alert-style system for missing vulnerable adults would be created under a bill introduced in the Alaska Senate.
