Alaska’s congressional delegation says restrictions on land proposed for the 36,000-square mile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska could create problems for Arctic offshore drilling.
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‘Violence Against Women Act’ Reauthorization Slows In Congress
The House and Senate are offering different versions of the bill that change the jurisdiction tribal authorities have over offenders.
Murkowski to hold health care forum
Murkowski says good health care should be more accessible for Alaskans but she says this law isn’t the answer for providing that.
Juneau Airport seeks $2-million in left over FY ’12 FAA funds
The city-owned airport already has $1-million for the project, but Airport Manager Jeannie Johnson says that only pays for three lights, when ideally there should be at least eight.
Towns take on new federal maritime emission limits
Some Alaska communities are pushing back against a new requirement that ships sailing within 200 miles of the coast burn cleaner fuel. They say the rule, which goes into effect Wednesday, will hurt cruise traffic and increase shipping costs.
Murkowski hails hire of post office worker
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski sees the hire of another worker in the Skagway post office as a step toward getting residents “the kind of postal service they can count on.”