Without the votes to block a Republican bill, Senate Democrats are trying to draw attention to the GOP’s closed-door process for drafting health care legislation.
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Former Kenai city manager dies after motorcycle crash
Ricky Koch, 60, died Sunday of injuries he sustained when he wrecked his motorcycle earlier that day on the Dalton Highway.
Watch live: Alaska Supreme Court hears Permanent Fund case
At issue is a veto by Gov. Bill Walker last year that cost Alaskans about $1,000 each, saving the state about $666 million. It was an austerity measure in light of the state’s multi-billion dollar budget gap.
Juneau’s West Douglas road extension nears completion
The 2.25-mile West Douglas road extension project is nearing completion. The single-lane gravel road could be the first step toward opening up the far side of the island to development.
Why Juneau’s garbage bears and parking scofflaws may catch a break
This black bear was one of community service officer supervisor Bob Dilley’s first stops on a recent work day. After a CSO position was cut, four officers like him will do the work that five used to in Juneau.
Sharp comments reflect bad feelings as Legislature starts 2nd special session
House majority’s handling of budget debate compared to Pearl Harbor attack, tyranny and Jim Crow laws.
Different year, same story: Juneau schools wait for a budget
The Legislature has until July 1, to pass a budget, or the state government will shut down.
As swing vote on ACA repeal, Murkowski draws attention
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is the target of a new TV ad urging her to vote against Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. “Sen. Murkowski, you have a deciding vote,” the ad concludes. “Alaskans need you to vote ‘no’ on health care repeal.”
Smithsonian representatives wrap up information meetings for Native veterans memorial
In 2013, Congress authorized the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to establish a national veterans memorial for Natives. The Alaska community consultations of that national effort wrapped last week.
London Police: Several casualties after vehicle collides with pedestrians
London Police say they are investigating an “major incident” in north London, after reports that a vehicle struck pedestrians. One person has been arrested.