Both chambers passed bills focused on public education Saturday. House Bill 339 would increase state aid to school districts by $100 per student into the future.
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Former ferry Taku headed to the scrapyard
The former state ferry Taku sailed passed Singapore Friday on the way to being scrapped. It will go for close to 10 times its purchase price.
Many details still to come, as task force meets to discuss first draft of state climate change policy
Most of the meeting focused on the draft climate change policy the team released on April 12th. It includes recommendations to reduce carbon emissions in Alaska by 2030, diversify the state economy beyond fossil fuels and mobilize funding from government and the private sector for climate change adaptation.
Senate passes its version of state budget after charged debate
The vote came after the Senate defeated 24 proposed amendments, including one that would have raised permanent fund dividends to the full amount.
House Judiciary chair says there won’t be a gun control law this session
“The bottom line was the National Rifle Association wasn’t willing to support a bill that allowed the ex-parte order to seize weapons,” said Rep. Matt Claman.
Rep. Kito will no longer commit to voting with Alaska House majority
He will continue to serve as the chairman of the Legislative Council and the House Labor and Commerce Committee.