The itinerary for Treg Taylor’s trip to Normandy included a stay at a five-star hotel favored by Hollywood stars and polo players.
State Government
Meeting with superintendents, Dunleavy threatens to veto compromise education bill
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is demanding the Legislature pass additional education policy changes, or he’ll veto a compromise bill that passed with wide support, superintendents said.
Alaska Senate approves budget with $1,000 PFD amid warnings of lean times to come
With oil prices low and likely to go lower, and uncertain federal revenue, senators say this year’s budget is tight — and that next year’s will be tighter.
Ferry board recommends retiring the M/V Matanuska
At the bare minimum, the ferry would require at least $45 million to return to service and around $130 million if it’s certified for international travel.
Alaska Legislature rejects call for Canada as 51st state, opposes ‘restrictive trade measures’
The state’s House and Senate have approved a resolution supporting Canadian independence, a ‘slap’ to Trump.
To fund education programs, Alaska lawmakers look to tax Netflix and Amazon
The state House is scheduled to vote Wednesday on a bill that would expand Alaska’s corporate income tax structure to capture more revenue from out-of-state companies.





