A bill that would require a longer probationary period for teachers has attracted opposition from labor organizations, who say it’s an attack on job security.
State Government
Bill Ray Center ‘underutilized’
University of Alaska would like to sell the downtown office and classroom building
Alaska House get’s its turn on oil tax bill
The House gets its first stab at the Senate’s oil tax package Friday.
It’s Kuspuk Friday in the Alaska Legislature
Traditional Native garment is worn by legislators, staff as a symbol of Alaska’s diverse people and cultures
Parnell satisfied with Senate oil tax reform bill
But the governor says the Alaska House of Representatives should take its own look at the legislation, and make any changes members deem necessary.
Senate passes oil tax bill in tight vote
After a lengthy debate, the Alaska Senate narrowly passed a bill that would overhaul the state’s oil tax regime.
“Stand your ground” bill passes Alaska House
House Bill 24 expands what’s known as the “castle doctrine,” which allows people to use deadly force to protect their homes and businesses from intruders, extending it to anyplace a person lawfully has a right to be.
Debate gets underway as oil tax bill reaches Alaska Senate floor
While there wasn’t a formal debate on the bill, the small Democratic minority took advantage of a procedural motion to get answers on what the changes would do to the state treasury.
University disposing of downtown building
Bill Ray Center was built in downtown Juneau in 1976.
Juneau police officers testify against bill reclassifying drug crimes
Senate Bill 56 would make it a misdemeanor to possess small amounts of narcotics like heroin, oxycodone, cocaine and meth with no intent to sell – crimes that are currently considered felonies.