It’s not certain the Permanent Fund bill will come up for a vote.
Business
A cocktail napkin is at the heart of $1M lawsuit against ADN
Tony Hopfinger, who headed the Alaska Dispatch News until last year, alleges publisher Alice Rogoff has failed to pay him what he’s owed.
Kiehl proposes ordinance to outlaw LGBT discrimination in Juneau
As an openly gay man who doesn’t identify with any religion, you’d think Matt Magnusson would have a minefield of identity politics to navigate working for Catholic Community Service.
Walker calls for another special session after House fails to act on Permanent Fund earnings bill
Walker said Permanent Fund dividends are at risk in 2020 if the state doesn’t make changes this year.
Skagway Assembly voices concern over herbicide spraying
Skagway community protests use of herbicide by railroad.
As comment deadline approaches, military leaders weigh-in on Arctic lease sales
Military leaders: Arctic lease sales necessary for domestic security policy
388 scientists ask Obama to stop offshore lease sale
Fairbanks scientist Eugénie Euskirchen says most of her colleagues think offshore drilling could be bad for the Arctic.
Walker sympathizes with opponents of dividend cut, but says it’s the only option
During public testimony Tuesday, House Finance Committee members heard an earful from residents who don’t want cuts.
Underpaid Alaska contractors bear burden of Buccaneer’s bankruptcy
Buccaneer’s estate demanded contractor Lloyd Moore give back about $70,000 of what he was paid. A new rule in oil and gas tax legislation would offer some protection to Alaska businesses with surety bonds, which are like insurance policies for business deals.
Hydroponics business brings local produce to Kotzebue
In the middle of a gravel lot, surrounded by rusty equipment and old storage containers, one brand-new connex is making history.