Right to life rally protests Roe v. Wade’s anniversary
In Juneau, a rally was held in front of the Capitol to protest the ruling, but inside the building, it’s not yet clear how much time the legislature will spend considering anti-abortion bills.
Parnell urges mining students to follow their passions
More than 50 high school students taking an “Introduction to Mining Occupations” course through the University of Alaska Southeast had quite the guest speaker on … more
Egan reintroduces public employee retirement choice bill
Senate Bill 30 would allow state and local government workers to choose either a traditional defined benefit pension or a 401(k)-style defined contribution plan.
Gov. Parnell rolls out new oil tax proposal
Last week, Gov. Sean Parnell rolled out his latest proposal to revamp the state’s oil tax structure. It’s the third time he’s tried to do this, and the last two attempts resulted in a stalemate.
Transportation Committees question DOT Commissioner on decision to scrap Alaska Class Ferry project
Legislators called the hearing to find out why Governor Sean Parnell recently pulled the plug on the so-called Alaska Class Ferry.
Hazy forecast for Alaska’s economy
Alaska’s economy weathered the Great Recession better than most states, and should hold steady for the foreseeable future. But depending on who you ask, there could be gloom on the horizon.
State of the State address hits familiar themes
Parnell advocated for a comprehensive crime bill, but the bulk of his speech focused on increasing energy production.
State legislators introduce ‘Alaska Firearms Freedom Act’
The Alaska Firearms Freedom Act would make it a crime to enforce any federal prohibitions on things like assault rifles and high-capacity gun magazines.
Parnell introduces omnibus crime bill
A judge could order GPS tracking of people with protective orders against them under a bill proposed by Alaska’s governor.
Ferry system gets new boss, management structure
Juneau’s Reuben Yost is the new chief of the state ferry system. But he’ll spend only about half his time on that job.
