School district staff should not expect salary or benefit increases next year. That’s an assumption outlined by district officials working on the fscal year 2014 budget, just as they are about to re-enter negotiations with the teachers’ union – this time with an eye on a longer contract. A special school board meeting is scheduled for…
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Not much good news for budget committee
Juneau schools may have slightly lower enrollment next fall and no additional operating funds from the state. Those are two of the assumptions school district officials are using in crafting next year’s budget.
Congress returns to debt limit battle
Just one day after President Obama’s inauguration, Congress returned to the fight over whether to raise the nation’s borrowing limit.
Ketchikan man admits illegal taking of sea otters
Sherman Roger Alexander pleaded guilty to three federal charges of violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Egan reintroduces public employee retirement choice bill
Senate Bill 30 would allow state and local government workers to choose either a traditional defined benefit pension or a 401(k)-style defined contribution plan.
JSD budget committee takes public testimony
Public comments will be taken Tuesday on the Juneau School District’s budget for next year. This is the first of two public hearings during the budget committee’s months-long process of developing a spending plan for fiscal year 2014. The 17-member committee includes a representative from each of Juneau’s 12 schools and three education unions as…
Gov. Parnell rolls out new oil tax proposal
Last week, Gov. Sean Parnell rolled out his latest proposal to revamp the state’s oil tax structure. It’s the third time he’s tried to do this, and the last two attempts resulted in a stalemate.
Alaska unemployment rate drops to 6.6 percent
The unemployment rate in Alaska dropped to 6.6 percent in December.
Gun range appeal schedule set
Juneau Veterans for Peace and Juneau Mercantile and Armory are being encouraged to settle an appeal of a permit for an indoor shooting range at a proposed gun shop near the Juneau airport. The CBJ Community Development Department and the two parties met yesterday (Thursday) in a pre-hearing conference with City Attorney John Hartle and…
Crash sends two people to hospital
Camaro totaled during single-vehicle rollover accident on Egan Drive on Wednesday afternoon.