“The courts’ view of it is that the case is unusual enough and novel enough that it would be wise to resolve some of the legal uncertainty before trial rather than after,” said environmental law professor Sean Hecht.
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Senate sends criminal justice bill to Dunleavy’s desk
The bill repeals much of the controversial three-year-old law known as Senate Bill 91. While that law reduced criminal sentencing, the new measure increases sentencing.
House bill seeks full PFD this year, with lower amounts in the future
The House bill could provide the basis for breaking the current impasse over the budget and permanent fund dividends. But it’s unclear how much support there is for the bill in the Legislature.
Environmental worries persist as Northern Edge military exercises grow
With increasing military interest in the Arctic, many coastal communities worry about the effects of large training exercises in Alaska waters.
Alaska climbing group seeks to create more opportunities for women in the mountains
Last month, an all-female group of mountaineers claimed two first ascents in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The group wants to grow a community of women in mountaineering.
Key House member says Dunleavy’s office didn’t act in good faith on crime bill
North Pole Republican Rep. Tammie Wilson said Dunleavy’s office agreed to provisions of House Bill 49 in private discussions that the administration has since criticized.
Senate committee goes further than House in repealing controversial crime law
The Senate Finance Committee passed House Bill 49 on Sunday after adding elements of a criminal justice package proposed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Alaska House passes sweeping crime bill
House Bill 49 would mark the third time the Legislature changed major provisions of the controversial criminal justice law known as Senate Bill 91.
House committees take different approach on crime bills
House members have brought different ideas on addressing crime to the House Judiciary and House Finance committees.
Farmers say proposed agriculture funding cuts would hurt ‘state’s ability to feed itself’
Alaskan farmers say the state gets a big bang for the small buck it provides to agriculture. That’s why they say big cuts like those proposed by Governor Mike Dunleavy would inflict serious, long-term harm to the industry.