If passed, the improvement act would allow the five corporations to pick land of historic, cultural and commercial value, but would not allow conservation lands to be awarded.
Government
Paul Ryan Endorses Donald Trump
The House speaker acknowledges he has had his differences with his party’s presumptive nominee, but writes that Trump can help House Republicans enact their policy agenda if elected.
Hillary Clinton: Donald Trump ‘Temperamentally Unfit’ For White House
“This is not someone who should ever have the nuclear codes. Because it’s not hard to imagine Donald Trump leading us into a war just because somebody got under his very thin skin,” Clinton said.
High-Profile Cases Spur States to Reconsider Statutes of Limitations for Rape
Fueled by sexual abuse allegations against comedian Bill Cosby and the Catholic Church, and other high-profile cases dating back decades, state legislators across the country are considering lengthening or eliminating statutes of limitations on rape.
Ellis, Huggins and 2 other state senators won’t seek re-election
Democrats Tom Begich and Ed Wesley are running to succeed Ellis. Republicans Wasilla Rep. Lynn Gattis and David Wilson are running for Huggins’ Senate seat.
With budget deal done, oil tax reform remains elusive
For months, Democrats in the legislature were clear on one thing: they would not vote for a budget unless lawmakers made major cuts to state subsidies for oil companies.
Legislature passes 2 bills aiding children in foster care
The legislature took three actions this week that will help foster care children — passing two bills aiming at finding kids adoptive homes and adding money to the budget to help keep struggling families together. House Bills 27 and 200 both passed the Senate on Tuesday. They work in tandem to get kids out of…
State budget reinstates distribution of cruise passenger taxes
As it stands today, $15 million in cruise ship head taxes will be distributed to port-of-call communities.
Muñoz faces Democrat challenger in general election, Kito unopposed
Three people are running for Juneau’s two House seats in November.
Hard Sell: The Potential Political Consequences Of The Trump University Documents
Trump U. was not a “university.” The goal was to sell potential “buyers” on escalating packages, up to $35,000. Seminars included showing buyers how to capitalize on the housing crisis.