The Alaska House of Representative passed a sweeping education bill Monday night, but only after removing some contentious elements and adding more funding.
State Government
Senate boosts Southeast project funding
Southeast Alaska could get another $27 million from this year’s capital budget.
Izembek road issue may be headed to court
The State of Alaska may sue to set up a right-of-way through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
Amendment to restructure Judicial Council stalls before vote
A constitutional amendment that would reconfigure a commission tasked with vetting judges was pulled from a vote in the Alaska Senate on Monday.
Rio Tinto gives Pebble Mine stake to nonprofits
The mining conglomerate Rio Tinto announced this morning it is divesting its stake in Northern Dynasty, the owner of the proposed Pebble Mine.
Minimum wage bill introduced amid sponsor outcry
A bill that could supplant the minimum wage initiative has popped up in the Alaska Legislature.
Education vote today, parent group rallies for more school funding
For the past week, there have been a lot of parents running around the State Capitol letting their legislators know they want more money put into education.
Juneau appeals Petersburg boundary to state Supreme Court
The court challenge of Petersburg’s borough boundaries is not over yet.
Great Alaska Schools wants more of the state funding pie
The group Great Alaska Schools took to the steps of the Capitol on Friday to demand an increase in the state’s education funding formula.
Lawmakers Shelving Controversial Permitting Bill
A controversial permitting bill has been sentenced to die in committee.