Close to a hundred members of the public offered comment and all but a dozen spoke against removing the prohibition on state money benefiting private schools.
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Update: Richardson Highway now open
After nearly two weeks, the Alaska Department of Transportation says the Richardson Highway in the Keystone Canyon area could reopen as soon as Wednesday.
Marijuana initiative meets signature requirement
On Tuesday, the Alaska Division of Elections verified that over 31,000 of the signatures submitted come from registered voters.
Assembly, BRH board to discuss severance packages
As much of the meeting as possible will be open, but some issues will be discussed in executive session.
Helo 1 crash still under investigation
The State Department of Public Safety is reviewing its safety procedures following a helicopter crash that took the lives of three men in March of last year.
Commission wants Alaska to have more influence over arctic’s future
After a year of meetings, the Legislature’s Arctic Policy Commission is rolling out its strategy for the region.