An appeal seeking to defend Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed union-dues collection plan will be considered by the U.S. Supreme Court no sooner than December.
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State will pay $495,000 to two psychiatrists Dunleavy fired from API
It will cost the state of Alaska nearly half a million dollars to settle with two doctors Gov. Mike Dunleavy fired from the state psychiatric hospital for refusing to take what they deemed a political loyalty pledge. The settlement between ends the case, with no admission of fault.
64 wolves taken in controversial Prince of Wales harvest
State and federal game managers set a 30-day hunting and trapping season that closed Dec. 15.
Fired attorney and blogger wins case against Dunleavy administration
Libby Bakalar said she doesn’t know what kind of damages she’ll seek, but she doesn’t want her old job back.
Dunleavy administration loses lawsuit over Kake subsistence hunt
The Southeast tribal government in Kake had organized the deer and moose harvest early in the pandemic out of concerns about food security.
Association of Village Council Presidents enacts vaccine mandate for employees
Under the policy, all employees must be fully vaccinated against the virus by Jan. 4, 2022.
To pay oil tax credits, Alaska eyes selling carbon offsets on state forests
The state has requested proposals from prospective consultants “to investigate the potential for a carbon offset credit program based on carbon sequestration on state lands.”
Governor’s veto leaves many Alaskans without access to free legal help
Among Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s recent budget vetoes was $400,000 for the Alaska Legal Services Corporation, a private, nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal aid to Alaskans.
State to help bring salmon to Yukon River communities hit hard by low runs
Low runs have meant no subsistence fishing for king or chum salmon on the Yukon River this summer.
Assistant Alaska attorney general investigated for racist social media posts leaves job
Earlier this month, the Guardian identified assistant attorney general Matthias Cicotte as the person behind an anonymous account posting racist material on social media.