Alaska is taking a step back from regulating the membership plans marketed by air ambulance providers. State regulators say it’ll cut unnecessary red tape. But consumer advocates aren’t thrilled.
Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska
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Dunleavy vetoes ferry funding added by the Legislature in the wake of cuts
Supplemental funding added by the Legislature to bolster ferry service was eliminated by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. Communities on Prince William Sound face a seven-month service gap under a draft winter schedule.
Gov. Dunleavy postpones budget signing, signals support for two more vetoed programs
Gov. Dunleavy has reversed himself and declared support for subsidized broadband internet for rural libraries and a free service allowing online tutors for students. The governor had previously vetoed the $809,100 in funding.
Murkowski supports a ‘complete exemption’ for Tongass from Roadless Rule
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she supports a full exemption of the federal Roadless Rule for the Tongass National Forest.
Veto blocks cruise funding for Marine Exchange
Alaska’s primary provider of real-time marine vessel tracking has lost 11% of its funding. That’s following a line item veto by Gov. Mike Dunleavy in the 2020 capital budget.
Alaska ferry workers union explains why strike happened — and what workers gained from it
This summer, the Alaska Marine Highway System weathered its first strike in more than 40 years. So what did the ferry workers union win?
International Joint Commission launches ‘fact-finding mission’ into British Columbia transboundary mining
Alaska’s U.S. senators hosted members of an international commission charged with investigating transboundary water disputes in Juneau on Monday.
Alaska ferries resume sailing after striking workers ratify new contract
Members won a 3% raise over three years and concessions on how much they’d contribute towards the health care plan and when.
End of Alaska ferry strike nears as union asks members to ratify deal
A tentative deal between a striking ferry union and the state could see the Alaska Marine Highway System up and running soon. The IBU’s strike has paralyzed the ferry system since July 24.
Across coastal Alaska, Recall Dunleavy campaign gets underway
A statewide effort got underway Thursday seeking to remove Gov. Mike Dunleavy from office. The first step for campaigners is to gather 28,501 signatures to start a recall petition.