Several downtown storefronts closed for the day while others took a stance in other ways.
Business
Alaska lawmakers fail to override Dunleavy’s veto of corporate income tax bill
The attempt to override Dunleavy’s veto fell 10 votes short. House Speaker Bryce Edgmon said it foreshadowed difficult debates over the governor’s forthcoming fiscal plan.
Anchorage judge overturns state law limiting live music at breweries and distilleries
Political compromise isn’t a reason to restrict free speech, Judge Adolf Zeman says in Thursday ruling.
Fred Meyer, other Juneau businesses close doors amid snow load concerns
A spokesperson says the closure is “out of an abundance of caution” while staff remove snow and address building maintenance. They did not say when Fred Meyer would reopen.
Alaska Airlines works to fix issue that left Club 49 members with hefty baggage fees
A spokesperson confirmed that some, but not all, Club 49 members have been incorrectly charged bag fees since a new baggage policy went into effect on Jan. 3.
Fred Meyer closed for snow removal as Juneau continues to dig out
Heavy snow collapsed the roof of at least one Juneau business, and many others have closed for snow removal.