A new law may clear an impasse in a stalled human trafficking case against Bill Allen, the former star witness in the federal corruption probe of Alaska politicians.
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Public Integrity Unit would aim to improve trust in government
The unit would focus on shootings and other cases in which law enforcement officers used force, as well as deaths in jails and prisons and allegations of corruption.
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.
AG rejects Cook Inlet gas facility sale, calls for revision
The attorney general takes issue with agreement provisions, including one that calls for the sale of LNG from the plant at a fixed price
State legal opinion on tribal protection orders ‘a step in the right direction’
A new legal opinion from the attorney general affirms the Violence Against Women Act’s precedence over state law.
ASD’s revised budget cuts 57 filled positions
The Anchorage School District plans to cut 57 currently-filled positions next year because of a $16.7 million funding cut from the state legislature. They will also eliminate the pilot programs but keep sports.
Confusion over school bond bill means no special election for Juneau schools
“If a municipality holds a bond election after January 1, 2015, under the bill, the state would not provide debt reimbursement to the municipality,” says a letter from the attorney general to Gov. Walker.
Marriage equality advocates to governor, AG: ‘Stop in the name of love’
“It’s a good lighthearted way to say they are breaking our hearts by denying us the equality that other community members receive,” says Marguerite Crawford.
After tense lead-up, Legislature confirms Walker’s cabinet
After a five-hour session, the Legislature has confirmed all of Gov. Bill Walker’s cabinet appointments.
Walker names National Guard special investigator
Gov. Bill Walker has named a retired judge as his special investigator into the Alaska National Guard.