The Senate Committee on Committees recommended that Sen. Mike Dunleavy lose two committee seats.
State Government
University of Alaska Regents schedule meeting to discuss Senate’s approved cuts
The University Of Alaska Board Of Regents is holding a special meeting 1-3 p.m. Thursday at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Butrvich Building, to discuss contingency plans in light of State Senate approved budget cuts.
Senate passes Petersburg land grant bill
Legislation to increase the Petersburg borough’s land grant from the state passed the Alaska Senate on Monday, April 10. The bill would transfer more than 14,000 acres to the new borough, which hopes to develop or sell off some of the property.
Oil tax credit bill on its way to the Senate, with ultimatum from the House
Alaska is one step closer to getting another oil tax credit overhaul. Representatives in the State House voted to send a contentious bill over to the Senate.
New version of Permanent Fund bill would require income tax, oil tax hike
Homer Republican Rep. Paul Seaton says the committee made the change to avoid a potential lawsuit challenging a House proposal.
State economists publish a “Where are they now?” for Alaska high school grads
Of the class of 2005, 37 percent went on to finish college within 10 years. That’s for two-year or four-year degrees.
State schedules prescribed burns in Delta bison range to improve forage, habitat
Alaska Division of Forestry personnel will burn off dry vegetation in two areas around the Delta Junction State Bison Range over the next few weeks. The prescribed burns are intended to improve habitat for bison and other species that live on the range.
Chinese president leaves Trump, pays Anchorage surprise visit
The governor’s office said the Chinese government informed Walker that Xi would be stopping in Anchorage about a month ago, and requested a meeting.
Dunleavy leaves Senate majority before voting against budget
Dunleavy joined five minority-caucus Democrats to oppose the spending plan, which passed 14 to 6.
Rep. Eastman is sole lawmaker to vote against honoring black soldiers
All 19 senators who were present and 39 of the 40 House members voted for Senate Bill 46.