First Lady Donna Walker said they were trying to do more with less this year and the cookie budget, like the state budget was down.
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Falling Oil Prices Hit Levels Not Seen Since 2009
OPEC’s failure to agree on production cuts last Friday has sent prices down further.
Fish economist Gunnar Knapp retiring as head of ISER
Knapp said he’ll retire from the top position in June, but will continue to work part-time to continue his research and public outreach about the state’s budget deficit.
Expired Federal Deduction for Sales Taxes Matters Most for States With No Income Tax
As of now, the deduction is expired and will not be available for people to claim on their 2015 tax returns unless Congress passes the tax extenders bill.
Expensive state negotiator is out as gas line reshuffle continues
“I somewhat inserted myself into the role that Mr. Boykin was (filling),” Gov. Bill Walker said.
Lawmakers seek cheaper digs than Anchorage LIO
Moving into the Atwood Building would cost about $10 million over 10 years. Keeping the existing lease at the Anchorage LIO would cost an estimated $40 million over 10 years.
State and oil companies OK another year of LNG pursuit
Project spokesperson Kim Fox called it a milestone in Alaska’s long quest for a natural gas pipeline.
Berkowitz kills controversial road project
“The port is the most pressing need that we have here in Anchorage, and in fact it’s one of the most pressing needs in the state,” Berkowitz said.
Juneau loses Supreme Court boundary beef to Petersburg
The Supreme Court’s decision puts to bed a dispute over about 1,500 square miles of Southeast Alaska both boroughs laid claim to.
Petition to allow Syrian refugees in Alaska gets more than 1K Juneau supporters
The petition states, “We, the undersigned, will not allow fear-mongering to drown out our compassion for those seeking refuge from war or violent conflict …”