An amendment would have repealed most of the law that lowered jail terms for many crimes.
State Government
Governor lowers flags to honor Texas shooting victims
On Monday, Gov. Bill Walker ordered Alaska flags to be flown at half-staff for the victims of a shooting in Texas. In a news release, Walker’s proclamation states that U.S. and Alaska flags be lowered. All flags should return to full-staff by sunset Thursday.
Fairbanks mayor: Borough must address $400M building-maintenance backlog
Mayor Karl Kassel told a couple hundred area residents who showed up for two meetings Wednesday that many are so old that they just need to be torn down and replaced, which comes with a price tag of nearly $400 million to catch up on that backlog.
Alaska appeals decision that would open Democratic primaries
The state of Alaska is appealing a decision that would open Democratic party primaries to independents. An appeal notice was filed Friday with the Alaska Supreme Court.
House to debate criminal justice bill over weekend
The bill’s cost could reduce the savings from Senate Bill 91 by roughly 7 percent.
Costs are uncertain on Alaska criminal justice bill
Department of Corrections officials estimate the new bill could cost between $1.6 million and just over $4.3 million.
Alaska open enrollment period for individual health insurance opens
Alaska’s open enrollment period will run until Dec. 15 — shortened from three months to just six weeks this year.
Alaska sues OxyContin maker, alleging deception
With thousands of alleged violations, the total damages would be more than $50 million.
Summer ferry schedule changes ships, not routes
Next summer’s ferry schedule will be similar to this year’s. Ships will change, but not the amount of service. It all depends on state funding.
State of Alaska sues OxyContin maker
Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth said the state believes Purdue Pharma overstated benefits and understated risks of Oxycontin, and had a pattern of deceptive marketing practices.