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Nov 25 2019

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New legal filings: 7 were denied PFDs based on Alaska’s defunct same-sex marriage law

By Nat Herz, Alaska Public Media | Crime & Courts, Military, State Government

The new filings appear to contradict a press release from Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson’s office Friday that said there is no one else “similarly situated” to the plaintiff.

By Nat Herz, Alaska Public Media | November 25, 2019 12:59 pm

Nov 22 2019

Bill Ferguson exits a voting booth at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center, one of two available precincts in Bethel, Alaska on November 8, 2016. (Photo by Katie Basile/KYUK)

Sponsors of complex ‘Alaska’s Better Elections Initiative’ say its benefits are clear

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Election Coverage, Federal Government, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

Alaska Republican Party chair Glenn Clary says the initiative violates provisions of the state and federal constitutions.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 22, 2019 7:54 pm

Nov 22 2019

The Ketchikan headquarters of Alcan Forest Products and Alaska Forest Association. (Photo by Elizabeth Jenkins/Alaska's Energy Desk)

Dunleavy defends the use of a federal grant used for Roadless Rule decision

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Federal Government, Southeast, State Government, Timber

The state of Alaska used more than $200,000 of that federal grant money, typically designated for fire prevention, to pay an industry group for more perspective on economic timber sales.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 22, 2019 6:52 pm

Nov 22 2019

LeConte ferry repairs to take 6 months; fate of sister ship Aurora unclear

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Southeast, State Government, Transportation

The ferry LeConte won’t return to service until May 15, according to representatives from the Alaska Marine Highway System. For at least two small Chichagof Island communities that translates into around seven months without a ferry. The LeConte is one of…

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | November 22, 2019 3:31 pm

Nov 21 2019

Drivers move their cars and trucks off the ferry LeConte at the Angoon terminal in 2010.

Angoon explores options as Alaska Marine Highway works to fix its ferry dock

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | Economy, Southeast, State Government, Transportation

The Alaska Marine Highway System recently deployed the Tazlina to restore winter service to some Southeast communities. But the ferry can’t serve Angoon right now — its ramp is broken.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | November 21, 2019 1:31 pm

Nov 20 2019

The MV Malaspina docked in downtown Juneau on Saturday for the first time since the ferry terminal moved to Auke Bay.

Future of Alaska ferry Malaspina in question as state consigns ship to ‘long-term layup’

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Southeast, State Government, Transportation

The Malaspina will soon be tied up and its crew reassigned. But marine engineers warn that, without a crew keeping things shipshape, things could break down.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | November 20, 2019 6:00 am

Nov 19 2019

Dunleavy picks guide business owner for open seat in Alaska House

By Associated Press | Outdoors, Politics, Southcentral, State Government, Tourism

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office announced that Melvin Gillis has been selected for an open seat in the Alaska House of Representatives. House Republicans will have to approve Gillis’ appointment.

By Associated Press | November 19, 2019 11:48 am

Nov 19 2019

Legislative Finance Director David Teal speaks during a House Finance Committee meeting in the Alaska State Capitol on Feb, 27, 2018. (Photo by Skip Gray/360 North)

‘A hidden giant’: Alaska Legislature’s nonpartisan voice on the state budget is retiring

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

As the Alaska Legislature’s chief budget analyst, David Teal has been the go-to source for nonpartisan information on state spending and revenues. That will end next month, when he retires. And budget experts say Teal’s work will be missed.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 19, 2019 6:00 am

Nov 16 2019

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a news conference at his Anchorage office on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.

Dunleavy: Special session this year increasingly less likely

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | Politics, State Government

Under Alaska state law, at least 30 days’ notice is needed to hold a non-emergency special session during the interim. That would push any special session now up against the holidays.

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | November 16, 2019 7:06 am

Nov 15 2019

Tazlina brought back into service to provide more Southeast Alaska ferry sailings

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | Juneau, Southeast, State Government, Transportation

The Tazlina was scheduled to have new side doors installed this winter. Instead, the state ferry will provide service between Juneau and the communities of Haines, Skagway, Hoonah and Gustavus.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines | November 15, 2019 6:23 pm

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New legal filings: 7 were denied PFDs based on Alaska’s defunct same-sex marriage law

Sponsors of complex ‘Alaska’s Better Elections Initiative’ say its benefits are clear

Dunleavy defends the use of a federal grant used for Roadless Rule decision

LeConte ferry repairs to take 6 months; fate of sister ship Aurora unclear

Angoon explores options as Alaska Marine Highway works to fix its ferry dock

Future of Alaska ferry Malaspina in question as state consigns ship to ‘long-term layup’

Dunleavy picks guide business owner for open seat in Alaska House

‘A hidden giant’: Alaska Legislature’s nonpartisan voice on the state budget is retiring

Dunleavy: Special session this year increasingly less likely

Tazlina brought back into service to provide more Southeast Alaska ferry sailings

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