Alaska unemployment falls to 6.2 percent
Alaska’s unemployment rate has hit a five-year low, falling to a preliminary 6.2 percent in March.
Alaska Film Subsidy Draws Legislative Scrutiny
If you watched the season premiere of “Deadliest Catch” last week, you might have noticed a line in the credits acknowledging the Alaska Film Office’s contribution to the show.
District plans use of one-time state education funds
With no additional school operating funds on the horizon, Juneau school district budget meetings scheduled for Monday and Tuesday have been canceled.
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Group files to begin tax repeal process; ConocoPhillips plans additional rig on Kuparuk
A new non-partisan group seeking repeal of an oil tax cut has filed an application with the Division of Elections to begin a petition drive.
Coastal Caucus gives rural senators more clout
The so-called Coastal Caucus has given some Alaska senators a louder voice in the lopsided Republican majority that favors the state’s urban centers.
School security funds may address lockdown needs
Districts worried about security of exterior and classroom doors in the event of a lockdown
ConocoPhillips to increase Alaska production
Announcement follows passage of new oil tax bill by state Legislature
Kerttula looks back on legislative session
Alaska’s House Minority Leader calls the just completed legislative session the worst ever.
Few benchmarks for judging oil tax changes
Oil companies operating in Alaska will enjoy lower state taxes on their production beginning next year, but what will the state get in exchange?
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Rep. Munoz reflects on 2013 legislative session
Munoz explains her initial vote against Governor Sean Parnell’s oil tax reform legislation, and says serving on the House Finance Committee was necessary to protect Southeast Alaska’s interests.
