Backers say it’s an effort to recognize the important contributions women have made to Alaska and the nation as a whole. It’s unclear whether Gov. Dunleavy will sign it.
State Government
Alaska Board of Game approves petition for emergency predator control
The board’s action allows the Department of Fish and Game to continue killing bears and wolves for a third season in the range of the shrunken Mulchatna Caribou Herd.
State approves confidential deal with developer to move gasline project forward
The Alaska Gasline Development Corp.’s board approved signing an agreement with Glenfarne to shepherd the $44 billion Alaska LNG Project to a final investment decision.
Alaska Supreme Court places new limits on pretrial delays
The move follows an investigation by ProPublica and the Anchorage Daily News that found some cases have taken as long as a decade to reach juries, potentially violating the rights of victims and defendants alike.
State LNG project gets non-binding support letter from Taiwan
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Alaska is a conveniently located source of high-quality natural gas.
Alaska legislators look to savings account for deficit fix
Passing new taxes and implementing them would take time, and the state’s budget needs to be balanced by June 30.