The state Department of Health and Social Services said the state would need to hire workers to ensure the state meets federal requirements.
Economy
Hoonah microbrewery gets new owners and location, but will offer familiar tastes
The new owners of Icy Strait Brewing are busy remodeling a new location for the Hoonah microbrewery. They hope to open in time for the first cruise ship scheduled to dock on May 12.
Fears over caribou, access vs. mining’s economic promise — BLM releases public input on Ambler Road
“I was impressed with the range of comments that we got,” La Marr said. “Comments from the mining industry, comments from environmental groups, a lot of comments from the tribes… comments from people throughout Alaska and people in the lower 48 as well.”
Legislature limits bonds for pensions, but keeps them as potential tool
The bonds are part of an older state plan to borrow money specifically for investing, and to reduce the state’s pension obligations to its retired workers.
Ruby Princess to dock Monday; Industry expects 1.17M passengers this year
The first full-size cruise ship of the season is scheduled to dock Monday morning in Juneau. The Ruby Princess will land at 11 a.m. for an 11-hour stopover. The vessel can carry about 4,700 passengers and crew.
New bill would change ferry system management
Legislation changing the way the Alaska Marine Highway System is run was introduced Friday. House Bill 412 calls for management and operations to be transferred to a publicly owned corporation.