James E. Torgerson’s six-year appointment is subject to Legislative confirmation
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Bill would allow guns to be carried on campus
Gamble emphasized his support for the Second Amendment, but said the state still could regulate firearms for the good of the public.
Bringing money to politics: A job for a pro
Alaska’s U.S. Senate race is shaping up to be a big-money affair. One hidden asset the campaigns deploy is the professional fundraiser.
Wilson’s transportation fund advances in House
A measure setting up an Alaska Transportation Infrastructure Fund has gotten some traction in the House. But two companion bills are not seeing the same attention.
Should humpbacks lose endangered status?
State officials want the federal government to remove some protections for Southeast and Southcentral humpback whales. But a noted researcher says it’s too early to do that.
Begich: Public dollars are for public education
Begich singled out public school funding and constitutional amendment for state support of private or religious schools
Legislature passes bill shortening driver’s license validity for immigrants
Starting this year, foreign nationals who wish to drive in Alaska may be getting more scrutiny when they go to the DMV.
Pebble opponents, proponents react to EPA decision
The developers of Pebble Mine are not pleased with what they say is a gross overreach of federal authority.
Begich: Outside money in politics is the new lay of the land
The first-term Democrat is making several public stops in Juneau on Monday.
Senate OKs medevac memberships
Legislation allowing a popular air-ambulance service’s membership program to continue serving Alaskans passed the state Senate today.