After nearly two weeks, the Alaska Department of Transportation says the Richardson Highway in the Keystone Canyon area could reopen as soon as Wednesday.
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Marijuana initiative meets signature requirement
On Tuesday, the Alaska Division of Elections verified that over 31,000 of the signatures submitted come from registered voters.
Court temporarily suspends restrictions on Medicaid-funded abortions
An Anchorage Superior Court judge has temporarily suspended a regulation that would have restricted women who qualify for Medicaid funded abortions.
Alaska Class Ferry design nears completion
The state hopes to award a contract for construction of the vessels to a shipyard this summer.
Commission wants Alaska to have more influence over arctic’s future
After a year of meetings, the Legislature’s Arctic Policy Commission is rolling out its strategy for the region.
Planned Parenthood tries to block abortion regulation
Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit against the state last week, objecting to new limitations being placed on abortions paid for by Medicaid.
Next step for HD 32 nominees: Interviews with Gov. Parnell
The Democrats nominated to fill Juneau’s vacant state House seat say they would caucus with Democrats and run for election if appointed.
Tongass Democrats nominate Kiehl, Kito, and Reardon for Kerttula’s vacant seat
Tongass Democrats have nominated Jesse Kiehl, Sam Kito III, and Catherine Reardon to fill former Representative Beth Kerttula vacant House District 32 seat.
With New Gasline Terms, TransCanada Role Evolves
Since the Palin administration, the State has paid out hundreds of millions of dollars to TransCanada as reimbursement for planning work on a gasline.
Bill to reject pay raises for governor, commissioners moves forward
The Senate Finance Committee advanced the bill on Friday. The pay-raise recommendations come from a non-partisan board that look at factors like cost of living and salaries for comparable positions in other states.