Butcher: Administration plans oil tax bill
Revenue Commissioner Bryan Butcher says the Parnell administration intends to submit legislation to change Alaska’s oil tax structure.
Glacier Highway power resolution to go before Juneau Assembly on Wednesday
The Juneau Assembly will consider a resolution expressing support for electric power to the end of Glacier Highway at a special meeting on Wednesday.
CBJ Assembly asks for resolution backing power to the end of Glacier Highway
The Juneau Assembly has asked the city’s Law Department to draft a resolution calling for an extension of electrical power to the end of Glacier Highway.
Parnell issues disaster declaration for Napaskiak
Gov. Sean Parnell has issued a state disaster declaration for the western Alaska village of Napaskiak for damages caused by an October storm that flooded parts of the community.
Parnell proposes king salmon research
Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell says he will propose $30 million over five years to study king salmon abundance.
Governor considers state ownership of LNG plant
A state official says Gov. Sean Parnell is considering state ownership of a gas liquefaction plant on the North Slope.
Parnell wants student performance part of teacher evals
Governor Sean Parnell wants the State Board of Education to make student performance an important part of teacher evaluations.
SBA says loans available after AK fishery disaster
Officials say assistance also is available to small businesses in areas neighboring the primary affected areas.
State mulling Medicaid expansion
Governor Parnell commissioned the Lewin Group to study the cost of the expansion. The findings are due out early next month.
Parnell seeks disaster aid authorization
Gov. Sean Parnell is asking Alaska House and Senate leaders for permission to spend additional funds to aid in storm recovery efforts.
