Rep. David Guttenberg, a Democrat from Fairbanks, didn’t know about the protest, but addressed the Fairbanks Four on the floor of the House of Representatives.
Alaska Native Government & Policy
Victory for Sealaska Heritage underscores weakness in the law
Federal investigators have found the Andover Newton Theological School broke the law regarding its Native art.
Wasilla lawmaker: Keep education spending in check, cut rural schools
At least one state lawmaker wants to propose an education cost-savings measure that could close dozens of rural schools across the state.
New Brotherhood Bridge to be dedicated Saturday
The new bridge is designed to handle increased traffic and will be rededicated to commemorate the Alaska Native Brotherhood’s civil rights advocacy.
First of its kind joint tribal-state court established
For the first time in Alaska, there will be a joint tribal-state court. A Kenaitze tribal judge will sit side-by-side with a state judge and have equal say in decisions.
Sen. Murkowski spotlights civic heroes at AFN
“My list of heroes includes friends in the Interior and across the state who seek justice for the Fairbanks Four,” Murkowski told the convention.