Alaska lawmakers and politicians will have a few more committed critics to contend with this session.
State Government
Alaska cities have a long way to go in LGBT rights
Alaska’s three largest cities were included in the recent Municipal Equality Index which measures the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Legislators to submit receipts for office expenses
Legislators are moving back to a policy where they have to submit receipts for those expenditures.
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission revises hydro fracking regs
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has revised their proposed hydraulic fracking regulations again.
Two bucks for a turkey huck
A handful of state workers bowled turkeys for charity in Juneau’s State Office Building during the lunch hour Wednesday.
Juneau resident Dick Knapp appointed to MTAB
Knapp is a retired Coast Guard admiral and former Alaska Department of Transportation commissioner. More recently he has been chairman of Citizens Pro Road.
Anti-Pebble Initiative Clears Signature Hurdle
A group opposed to the proposed Pebble Mine has secured enough signatures to get their initiative on the ballot.
Feds pay Alaska $19 million for oil, gas development
The Department of Interior announced Tuesday it paid Alaska $19 million over the previous year for oil and gas development on federal land in the state.
LNG pipeline plan suggests state ownership stake
The Department of Natural Resources has released a roadmap for getting a natural gas pipeline built, and it involves taking on a multi-billion-dollar ownership stake in the project.
DNR Calls Off Public Meetings For Permitting Bill
State officials have been trying to build support for a controversial land management bill that couldn’t get enough votes in the final days of session.