The school board now has until the end of the month to finalize the spending plan and submit it to the Juneau Assembly.
State Government
Tongass Democrats honor Alaskans with an admirable past
The group held its first Bartlett-Gruening Dinner to honor Alaskans who worked tirelessly for statehood
Pick. Click. Give. to double 10 donors’ dividends
The contest was partially motivated by lower participation rates in January.
Judge rules for Petersburg in boundary dispute
Local Boundary Commission already considered Juneau issues during review of Petersburg Borough’s petition
Judicial Council seat filled by Anchorage lawyer
James E. Torgerson’s six-year appointment is subject to Legislative confirmation
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