With the deadline for filing new legislation arriving Monday, opponents of the new oil tax system have offered their own alternatives.
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Juneau Assembly OKs cell tower moratorium
The assembly also accepted two emotional appeals last night on a dangerous dog designation and the “field of fireweed.”
Judge hears arguments over Juneau cruise ship docks
The ongoing dispute between the Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Memorial and the City and Borough of Juneau continued in court on Monday.
New Capital Transit plan boosts Mendenhall Valley bus service
The CBJ Planning Commission will consider the plan Tuesday. It goes before the Assembly in March.
Juneau home building forum today
The city is holding a housing forum Monday for developers, contractors, homeowners and real estate agents.
Enterprising Girl Scout Sells Cookies Outside Marijuana Clinic
If there’s a merit badge for business savvy, 13-year-old Girl Scout Danielle Lei might well deserve one.
Legislators say no to energy break
Traditionally, the Legislature puts everything on hold for one week in March to attend a meeting of the Energy Council in Washington, DC. It’s been going on for so long that many lawmakers and staff don’t even know when it started.
Alaska Supreme Court decides pipeline worth billions, not millions
The State Supreme Court reaffirmed on Wednesday that the Trans-Alaska Pipeline is worth $10 billion.
Bush pilots hit hard by new interpretation of tax law
Alaska air taxi operators say the IRS has re-interpreted tax law for their industry, hitting some Bush pilots with tax bills of up to a million dollars.
Alaska Supreme Court settles value of TAPS
Decision settles value of TAPS for 2006 tax year