Subcommittee has been asked to provide recommendations to the Legislative Council before the start of the legislative session in January.
Government
Feds approve first oil exploration in Arctic federal waters since Shell
It’s the first oil exploration in Arctic federal waters since Shell abandoned its campaign in 2015. The company, Eni, aims to begin drilling in December.
Sitka Tribe of Alaska receives $2M grant to help domestic violence victims
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska has landed more than $2 million in federal grant money to aid victims of domestic violence. The money is being awarded in three separate grants and will create five new positions to support women and children in Sitka.
Juneau’s sticking with diesel buses through 2021
The Juneau Assembly met to order new buses; confirm new mining committee members and allocate $1.3 million toward rebuilding the Twin Lakes playground razed by fire.
Walker signs crime bill passed in special session
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has signed a crime bill passed this month during a special legislative session.
Franken reiterates he won’t resign: ‘I know that I’ve let a lot of people down’
The Minnesota Democrat, speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill for the first time since multiple accusations of sexual harassment, said he is sorry but reiterated he would not give up his Senate seat.