Stedman concerned about oil tax, project funding
Sitka Senator Bert Stedman has less power in the Legislature this session. He’s worried the new majority caucus will push through bills that will hurt the state or ignore his region.
Alaska Redistricting Board asks high court to reconsider
The Alaska Redistricting Board wants the state’s highest court to reconsider its decision requiring Alaska’s political boundaries be redrawn.
Another groundbreaking for SLAM
Another groundbreaking ceremony will be held next Wednesday in Juneau for the state Library, Archives and Museums project, also known as SLAM. Contractor PCL Construction began work on the project about a month ago.
Parnell administration preps new bill for oil tax reform
The Parnell administration is poised to introduce oil tax reform legislation.
State sues Fairbanks wood-burners
The state of Alaska is suing owners of two Fairbanks outdoor wood boilers, claiming they’re violating public nuisance laws.
Juneau’s Brown resigns from Alaska Board of Fisheries
Bill Brown of Juneau has resigned from the Alaska Board of Fisheries with nearly a year and a half remaining in his term.
Fitch gives Alaska bonds highest rating
Fitch has upgraded more than $575 million in Alaska general obligation bonds.
Resignation reaction: It’s sad, but we’ll move on
Southeast leaders were surprised by Captain Mike Neussl’s announcement that he would resign from his job as marine highways chief. But some say it won’t hurt the ferry system in the long term.
State releases list of prefiled bills
State lawmakers pre-filed dozens of bills on Monday in anticipation of the start of the 2013 legislative session next week in Juneau.
Artist charged with illegally selling animal parts
An Alaska artist has been charged with illegally selling and exporting animal parts, including seal claws, wolf bones, walrus ivory and polar bear teeth.
