State will explore marketing, financing and investment with China for the $45 billion mega-project
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Spending gap could hurt Alaska Permanent Fund, budget director says
Alaska’s state government will have a roughly $600 million gap between how much it spends and how much it raises, State budget director Pat Pitney says.
Alaska House passes revision to criminal justice law
After a series of contentious votes on amendments, 32 House members voted for Senate Bill 54, while eight voted against it early Tuesday morning.
Alaska House rejects repeal of controversial criminal justice law
An amendment would have repealed most of the law that lowered jail terms for many crimes.
Costs are uncertain on Alaska criminal justice bill
Department of Corrections officials estimate the new bill could cost between $1.6 million and just over $4.3 million.
Far ahead of holidays, boxes packed for deployed Alaska troops
With thousands of Alaska-based troops stationed in Afghanistan, organizations are rushing to get everything from board games to beef jerky boxed sent abroad.
For foster youth, sometimes the solution is saving each other
Anna Redmon, 22, and Natilia Edwards, 19, spend a lot of time bantering — or is it bickering? Sometimes it’s hard to tell. “The irritation in my voice irritates her,” Anna says over breakfast at a local coffee shop. “She just has so much attitude,” Natilia retorts. “I’m like, ‘Can you rein it in, maybe like smile…
Alaska sues OxyContin maker, alleging deception
With thousands of alleged violations, the total damages would be more than $50 million.
Summer ferry schedule changes ships, not routes
Next summer’s ferry schedule will be similar to this year’s. Ships will change, but not the amount of service. It all depends on state funding.
Gov. Walker announces public safety plan
Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth said reducing crime will take enhanced collaboration across different departments.