Parnell’s commissioner of the Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs, Major General Thomas Katkus says the federal investigation should help improve the system.
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Potential rule change could allow Alaska tribal land into trusts
Yesterday’s announcement is a legal turn that could vastly expand tribal sovereignty in Alaska.
Gov. Parnell says he took immediate action on sexual assault allegations
Governor Sean Parnell is defending his decision to wait four years to request a federal investigation into reports of a sexual assault problem in the Alaska National Guard.
Lawmakers make tentative deal on education bill
Negotiators from the State House and Senate have reached a deal on the governor’s education bill, and it includes a mix of permanent and one-time funding increases.
Unanimous vote allocates $3 billion toward pension system
The Legislature unanimously agreed to put $3 billion toward the public employee pension system just hours after their plan was released.
Alaska Legislature misses deadline to gavel out
With the House and Senate struggling to make a deal on education, lawmakers are forced into extra innings.
Legislature backs Tongass takeover plan
The Legislature has voted to support state plans to take over acreage in the Tongass National Forest.
Parnell signs abortion bill
Gov. Sean Parnell has signed a bill that restricts state Medicaid payments for abortions.
House approves $3 billion transfer to pension system
The Alaska State House has voted in favor of Gov. Sean Parnell’s plan to shore up the state’s pension system.
Great Alaska Schools wants more of the state funding pie
The group Great Alaska Schools took to the steps of the Capitol on Friday to demand an increase in the state’s education funding formula.