A new Congress begins today and former DNR Commissioner Dan Sullivan will be sworn in as Alaska’s eighth U.S. senator since statehood
State Government
Muñoz to reintroduce bill adding sexual orientation to anti-discrimination law
Rep. Cathy Muñoz cosponsored the bill in 2013. She says she hopes the bill will hold more weight this time with her majority Republican colleagues.
Ousted military affairs official to be Alaska Senate Majority media strategist
A recently ousted military affairs official has been hired by the Alaska Senate Majority to guide their media strategy.
State closes Bethel DEC office
There is no longer an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation office in Bethel.
Ambler Road would have mixed impact on NW Arctic caribou
AIDEA says it’s still moving forward to prepare an environmental impact statement for the contentious Ambler Road.
Crude oil price drop unlikely to affect fuel prices in Western Alaska
Oil prices continue to fall, with Brent crude around $56 per barrel and gasoline dipping below $3 per gallon around the state.
Walker plans to stick to marijuana implementation schedule, but other delays still possible
After considering a delay in legal marijuana sales, Gov. Bill Walker has confirmed that implementation of rules regulating the drug should meet the schedule approved by voters.
Juneau’s biggest stories of 2014
A longtime state lawmaker resigned, Alaska Native languages were recognized as official state languages, and a price war for airline tickets.
Mallott to decide Walker’s future involvement in Point Thomson settlement
Gov. Bill Walker has delegated his authority on the Point Thomson lawsuit to his lieutenant governor, while still leaving open the possibility of his involvement.
Walker continues to fill out cabinet with administration, education commissioners
Gov. Bill Walker has made his final decision on his administration and education commissioner.