The bill’s primary sponsor, Rep. Charisse Millett of Anchorage, says the act is a catalyst and not the end solution.
Jennifer Canfield, KTOO
Federal bill introduced to fund Erin’s Law
Programs funded by the grant would be required to undergo a periodic third-party evaluation to assess the effectiveness of the program.
Media awaits release of National Guard emails
Alaska Public Media and the Alaska Dispatch News sued the state for the documents last October after the Parnell administration took four months to deny public record requests.
Gov. Walker’s new adviser to focus on rural economy, local governments
Gov. Bill Walker named his new rural affairs adviser Tuesday at the Alaska Federation of Natives winter retreat in Kotzebue.
Juneau seniors speak out against losing sales tax break
Much of the testimony Thursday night came from seniors frustrated with city spending.
Update: Chugiak lawmaker proposes legislature move
Sen.-elect Stoltze isn’t proposing a full-on capital move. Instead, he’s calling for legislative sessions to be held in Anchorage.