Governor Bill Walker’s Climate Action Leadership Team has been discussing a robust draft plan to tackle climate change.
State Government
Longtime school board member sets sights on Valley House seat
Andi Story, a Democrat running for state House in the Mendenhall Valley’s District 34, has spent years working behind the scenes advocating for Alaska schools. Now she says she’s ready to take a seat at the table.
Alaska House primary has the most candidates in 22 years
The competition is mostly within the Republican Party.
Valley Republican Jerry Nankervis promising jobs in statehouse bid
“I don’t believe in increasing the taxes during a recession. I think that’s bad policy,” the candidate for House District 34 said.
Looking to succeed his former boss, Jesse Kiehl mounts campaign for state Senate
Jesse Kiehl has spent the past two decades working in the Capitol, first as a staffer for former Gov. Tony Knowles, then as a legislative aide for former Sen. Kim Elton. He served as an aide for outgoing Sen. Dennis Egan until this year.
State officials weigh shift to more voting by mail
Rural Alaskans don’t want a system that entirely relies on mail.
Walker leads in fundraising and cash on hand, but other candidates have strengths
Counting the money Gov. Walker and Lt. Gov. Mallott have spent, it leaves the ticket with $445,000 in cash on hand.
State leaders say salmon initiative would cost time and money if it passes
Initiative supporters say it would actually lower costs for the state.
Feds join governor in ending Juneau road extension
Walker announced in 2016 that he wasn’t going ahead with the project. But the new Federal Highway Administration decision finalizes that choice.
How bold? Governor’s climate action team talks emissions reduction goals and education
Governor Bill Walker’s Climate Action Task Force met Wednesday to discuss a draft document that could influence the state’s climate change policy in the future.