The Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness has warned that a camping ban targeting the homeless could imperil Juneau’s access to federal grant dollars. This is an issue some Assembly members want addressed before the ordinance goes to a vote on Feb. 13.
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University of Alaska president addresses lawmakers after no-confidence votes
After absorbing over $50 million dollars in budget cuts over the last two years, University President Jim Johnsen and the Board of Regents are in the process of consolidating the university’s administration through what they call the “Strategic Pathways” program. Johnsen addressed issues with the university faculty this morning at a meeting of the Senate Education Committee.
UAS faculty offers support and criticism to university president
The UAS senate’s letter sits at the top of a growing pile of complaints against the university system’s cost-saving strategy. Faculty senates in Anchorage and Fairbanks announced they have no confidence in President Johnsen’s leadership.
Watch Chief Justice Craig Stowers’ State of the Judiciary address
Alaska Chief Justice Craig Stowers delivers the annual State of the Judiciary Address at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Juneau Docks and Harbors, UAS to restart talks over Auke Bay lab
Previous attempts by the city’s Docks and Harbors division and university at forging a joint plan stalled last year. But University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor Rick Caulfield said Monday that the university remains open to compromise.
School board invites public to budget meetings
There will be two budget meetings – one at 6 pm Tuesday in the Juneau-Douglas High School library and one at the same time Wednesday in the Thunder Mountain High School library.
Juneau murder trial begins for 2015 Kodzoff Acres shooting
Christopher Strawn is charged in connection with the October 2015 death of 30-year-old Brandon Cook.
What road lies ahead for Juneau’s electric cars?
It’s estimated there are over 100 fully electric vehicles in the city, with one or two arriving by ferry or barge or week. Even though there are several electric vehicles in Juneau, AEL&P’s Alec Mesdag says, that doesn’t mean there’s the same type of demands as other cities.
Central Council plans constitutional convention
Alaska’s largest tribal government is revamping its constitution with an eye toward greater efficiency and cultural context.
Alaska lawmakers eye changes to criminal justice law
The Alaska Senate is eyeing changes to sweeping criminal justice legislation passed last year. North Pole Republican Sen. John Coghill, who sponsored the law, says several areas have emerged as needing to be re-examined, including penalties for petty thefts. Legislation is expected to be introduced soon. House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, a Dillingham Democrat, says he…