The executive director of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation is nominated to be the assistant secretary of Indian Affairs for the U.S. Department of the Interior. Tara Sweeney of Alaska will testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs at noon Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
Economy
Fairbanks ordinance to limit marijuana retail shops to 25
After a heated debate, the Fairbanks City Council approved an ordinance Monday that added regulations to the marijuana industry.
Lawmakers pass permanent fund draw, spar over PFD effect
For the first time in the Alaska Permanent Fund’s 40-year history, the Legislature has adopted a plan to draw money from the fund to pay for state government. Gov. Bill Walker says he’ll sign it.
Fairbanks North Star Borough receives federal grant to fund cleaner burning appliances
The Fairbanks North Star Borough received a $4 million federal grant aimed at reducing fine particulate pollution from wood and coal burning.
Alaska bill would hike municipalities’ license plate costs
Part of a bill introduced in the Alaska Legislative session would increase the price municipalities pay for their license plates.
Sample sales present snag for overhaul of state alcohol laws
Until last week, alcohol sellers and others were in agreement over the need to make legal changes.