Many of lawmakers’ concerns center on a theme: what’s at risk for Alaskans if things don’t go according to plan?
Economy
How a change to mail-in voting could impact Alaska’s most rural voters
Alaska is one of 29 states that allow at least some late-arriving ballots to be counted as long as they are postmarked on or before election day. But a U.S. Supreme Court ruling could complicate that, especially for voters in the Bush.
Federal officials say drastic proposed changes to a contracting program won’t affect tribes and Native corporations
Alaska Native corporations rely on contracts awarded through the 8(a) program – especially from the Department of Defense – for a significant portion of their revenue.
‘We don’t think that’s good public policy’: Goldbelt criticizes five-ship limit, shares details on proposed cruise port
The port project will need approval from the city’s planning commission to move forward, which requires public comment before a vote. Juneau’s city manager said it’s hard to say how long that process will take.
Gasline tax bill heads for House vote as developer pledges to prioritize Alaska labor
Gov. Mike Dunleavy and pipeline developer Glenfarne say they support the bill, which passed from the House Finance Committee unanimously. The House will debate it Friday.
Alaska’s minimum wage will increase next month
The minimum wage will increase by a dollar, to $14.