The House passed the amendment that rewrote the bill with the minimum votes required, 21-16.
Government
Q&A: Corrections boss Dean Williams says he’s moving forward and seeking feedback
After a contentious confirmation process, Williams says he’s now focused on re-establishing relationships between the department, employees and communities.
Walker wants approval over incentives for oil and gas projects
Walker also pushed back against a different legislative proposal to draw money from Permanent Fund earnings to cover the state’s $4 billion deficit.
Senate sends crime bill to Gov. Walker’s desk
Senate Bill 91 would allow some low-risk nonviolent offenders to avoid jail time.
UA president proposes major restructuring of system
The plan by UA President Jim Johnsen would mean the end of independent administration and accreditation at campuses in Fairbanks, Anchorage and Juneau.
High school gov classes burned this teen — but now she’s a state convention delegate who feels the Bern
India Busby is new to politics, passionate about voting and feeling the Bern. The 19-year-old Juneau college student finagled her way into being one of 539 delegates for Alaska’s Democratic Convention in Anchorage.
Legislators turn down $7M request for rural school
State budget director Pat Pitney warned that shorting the Kivalina school project could reopen lawsuits about inequalities in rural school funding.
Floor debate set to begin on oil and gas tax bill
The House Rules Committee released its version of House Bill 247, which scales back tax credits for oil and gas industry, on Thursday.
Walker appoints Fairbanks defense attorney to Alaska Supreme Court
Carney will replace the five-member Alaska Supreme Court’s only female member, Justice Dana Fabe.
Tlingit leader remembered for land claims role
Tlingit leader John Borbridge Jr. died Tuesday. He was a significant player in the campaign for Alaska Native land rights.