Staffing has been a concern for the Juneau Police Department for years. But Police Chief Ed Mercer says staff levels are improving.
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Assembly committee to revisit ‘new JACC’ funding proposals
Options for funding the construction of a new Juneau Arts and Culture Center — budgeted to cost $26.4 million — will be taken up by the Juneau Assembly Public Works and Facilities Committee this spring.
Candidates for governor differ on how to pay for government, PFDs
During a Juneau Chamber of Commerce forum, Gov. Bill Walker asked former state Sen. Mike Dunleavy about $1.1 billion in budget cuts he said he would make in January 2017.
Walker: ‘Why is Juneau not the Switzerland of Alaska from a financial standpoint?’
Gov. Walker posed the rhetorical question at a Juneau Chamber of Commerce event. He said more of the money the state spends to manage the permanent fund should be spent inside the state.
Sen. Sullivan says he’s hopeful about tax changes, but cautions Trump on tweets
The U.S. senator is hopeful about the Trump administration’s infrastructure, permitting and energy policies. But he said Trump doesn’t always help himself.
Lawmakers agree on capital budget funding for oil and gas tax credits, Kivalina school
Lawmakers plan to spend as little as one day in Juneau, as they meet Thursday for their third special session this year.
Murkowski talks climate change, health care during Juneau visit
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’s skeptical of Trump’s assertion that he’ll renegotiate the Paris climate change agreement. And she said U.S. Senate should take its time with health care reform.
Assembly candidates lay out approaches to money, capital projects
One candidate disagreed with the others on approving capital projects piecemeal.
Next state budget propsoal will include revenue package
Options under consideration include various taxes and using some portion of Permanent Fund investment earnings to fund state government.
Industry forecasts strong tourist season for Alaska
John Binkley, president of Cruise Lines International Association Alaska, says 2015 should be strong year for tourism in the state. But he says challenges may lie ahead.