With the second regular session of the 34th Alaska Legislature beginning on Tuesday, it’s time to check in with members of Juneau’s delegation to talk priorities, predictions and plans.
State Government
State seeks input for plan to boost logging in Haines
At local meetings, people have voiced confusion over the process – and about how they were supposed to weigh in on the issue without seeing the current draft.
The freshmen: Two new Mat-Su Republicans prepare for their first session
Gov. Mike Dunleavy appointed Mat-Su Republicans Steve St. Clair and Garret Nelson to fill two open seats in the state House late last year.
Alaska offers free rocks and dirt, helping big state-backed construction projects
The proposed Ambler Road and the Alaska natural gas pipeline could benefit from a change in state regulations that would save them millions in costs.
Public comment period for proposed Cascade Point Ferry Terminal closes Friday
This comment period is for phase 1 of the project, which is set to break ground this summer.
Hoonah declares local disaster following back-to-back storms in Southeast Alaska
Gov. Mike Dunleavy approved the declaration Thursday morning.