Juneau Access funding in gov’s proposed budget
Gov. Sean Parnell’s proposed fiscal year 2014 operating budget sets aside $10 million for the Juneau Access Road…
Parnell proposes Alaska Grown school lunch funding
Gov. Sean Parnell’s proposed fiscal year 2014 operating budget would continue funding to put Alaska Grown foods on school lunch menus.
The $3 million “Nutritional … more
Kemp named commissioner of Alaska DOT
Governor Sean Parnell has named Pat Kemp commissioner of the state Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Kemp had been interim commissioner since October.
Kemp … more
Alaska considered lawsuit over ESA listing of bearded, ringed seals
Alaska is considering a legal challenge to an Endangered Species Act listing of bearded and ringed seals.
Alaska capitol and church bells toll on behalf of Sandy Hook
Bells across Alaska rang at 9:30 Friday morning in memory of the Connecticut elementary school shooting.
Gas Caucus Gets Pipline Update, Crafting Legislation
State lawmakers today heard an update on a proposal to get natural gas from the North Slope to Southcentral Alaska.
New ferry a “stretch Lituya,” not a “stretch LeConte”
More details are emerging about the Alaska Class Ferry redesign. The smaller shuttles could have partially open car decks. And three, rather than two, might be built
Alaska’s job scene looking more like Lower 48
Unemployment in Alaska has been lower than the national rate for nearly 50 months.
Alaska’s unemployment rate historically had been higher than the rest of … more
Treadwell certifies proposed initiative on mining
Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell has certified a proposed ballot initiative would require legislative approval for a large-scale mine in the Bristol Bay region.
Hydro project planners submit environmental plans
The Alaska Energy Authority has submitted a plan for two years of environmental work on the proposed multi-billion dollar Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project.
