Rep. Justin Parish says he won’t seek re-election. That puts Juneau’s entire legislative delegation in play this fall.
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Juneau Rep. Parish won’t run for re-election
That sets up the race for House District 34 to be between two sitting Juneau Assembly members, Democrat Rob Edwardson and Republican Jerry Nankervis.
Dunleavy brings gubernatorial primary message to Ketchikan
Dunleavy said the upcoming governor’s election gives Alaskans an opportunity to try something new. He questions whether Gov. Walker has had a positive influence on the state’s economy.
No oil companies oppose bonds for tax credits, commissioner says
State payments for the credits slowed as oil prices fell. But companies have said the delayed payments have hurt development.
Alaska State Legislature urges Congress to address state ivory bans
The resolution takes aim at state laws like those in New York, California, Hawaii and Washington. Those states have passed broad anti-ivory laws in an attempt to combat the poaching of African elephants.
Legislature passes school funding bill, likely averting mass layoff notices to school workers
The last two years, many teachers received layoff notices because the Legislature passed the budget too late for school systems to write their budgets.