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.
Bolger appointed to Alaska Supreme Court
Gov. Sean Parnell has appointed Joel Bolger to the Alaska Supreme Court.
Shuttle ferry concept not popular in many Southeast communities
Still a lot of skepticism of Governor Sean Parnell’s decision to replace the proposed Alaska Class Ferry with smaller shuttle ferries.
Parnell issuing weekly messages on oil
Gov. Sean Parnell plans to release weekly messages during the legislative session on increasing oil production in Alaska.
Edgmon selected to share House Bush Caucus
Rep. Bryce Edgmon will serve as chair of the Alaska House’s Bush Caucus.
Legislature to consider voter ID, same day registration bills
Two bills lawmakers are considering this year could change the voting process, in very different ways.
Commissioner sorry for ignoring advisory board
Transportation Commissioner Pat Kemp has apologized for keeping the Marine Highway Advisory Board out of the loop on the Alaska Class Ferry.
Bill would lessen cruise ship discharge standards
The Parnell Administration wants to change another part of the 2006 cruise ship initiative. Bills introduced this session at the governor’s request would effectively allow more chemicals and minerals to be released into the water. Backers say the levels would still be safe
