U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said the Justice Department declined to prosecute former VECO owner Bill Allen due to the weakness of admissible evidence.
Government
As budget stopgap, Rep. Olson floats 35 percent PFD tax
With less than two weeks left in the session, Olson decided it was time for House Bill 376, which would apply a 35 percent tax to dividends.
Four Supreme Court nominees submitted to Gov. Walker
Gov. Walker now has about six weeks to name replacement on the bench.
Rep. Young calls for state support of Sturgeon appeal
Young also said that while he’s running for re-election, when the time comes for a successor, Alaskans should choose someone who’s young.
Senate Finance Committee pulls various bills from hearing
Late last month, the Senate Finance Committee introduced bills to cut back the Community Revenue Sharing grant program, and up the amount schools and municipalities pay toward employee’s pensions. But now, at least, one of those bills – the one dealing with PERS contributions – has been put on hold. The bills were pulled from Monday’s scheduled hearing with less than a day’s notice.
Criminal justice bill amended to reduce benefits to sex offenders
Senate Bill 91 is aimed at reducing recidivism, as well as the state’s prison costs.
Bill would allow cities to help fund ferry system
A Southeast lawmaker wants communities to be able to contribute directly to the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Ready, aim, fire! Lawmakers, aides and staff compete for best shot
Every year, legislators take a break from their work at the Capitol and head to the gun range to compete in three events: archery, handguns, rifles and trap shooting.
Forest Service, Wrangell residents looking for ways to maintain rec sites
Wrangell residents said they are willing to help the local recreation program, but the U.S. Forest Service’s own rules and practices can get in the way of people trying to volunteer their time or donate money.
Study evaluates economic impact of ‘quiet recreation’ on BLM lands
Normally when we hear about the value of territory managed by the Bureau of Land Management, it’s in the context of how the land can be used for oil and gas development, mineral extraction or ranching.