Instead of lyrics about immigrant stereotypes, drugs and violence, these fourth graders are recruiting for a community cleanup.
Government
State GOP hints at Alaska’s outsized role in picking Republican presidential nominee
“Suffice to say Alaska, the massive state with such a small population, might have a bigger influence on the selection for the Republican nominee for the presidency, than you might think,” said GOP Chairman Peter Goldberg.
Lt. Gov. Mallott talks mines, Tongass timber, budget
Mallott said this administration’s goal – and maybe its legacy — is to help Alaskans get through the state’s current financial challenge.
Community foundation targets homelessness, substance abuse with $1.9 million in grants
The Juneau Community Foundation announced about $1.9 million in grants to local organizations that will pay for social services.
Bill would replace misdemeanor charges with fine for underage drinking
Underage children caught drinking alcohol won’t rack up a permanent charge on their record under a bill that passed the legislature last week.
Alaska GOP to choose delegates for Republican National Convention
If Donald Trump doesn’t have the presidential nomination in the bag by July, the Republican National Convention could be the most exciting it’s been in decades. Alaska Republicans will meet in Fairbanks this week to choose 28 delegates to send to the convention in Cleveland.
Walker, industry leader differ on oil and gas tax credit bill
Considering the governor and the Legislature’s majorities remain far apart on an income tax and other tax increases, it doesn’t look like the session will end any time soon.
Changing what it means to be a foster parent
Twelve years ago Laura Ingham took in her younger siblings and everything had to change. She had to learn to open up.
Most credits would be phased out under draft bill
Most current oil and gas tax credits in Alaska would be phased out by 2020 under a draft rewrite of legislation pending in the House Rules Committee. The draft has yet to be formally introduced or heard by the committee, which took possession of the bill after a prior version appeared destined to fail on…
Senate president aims to finish session in Juneau
The biggest stumbling block for completing the session is finding agreement on changes to oil and gas taxes.