Questions have been raised about when the Legislature would get involved in approving a large-scale mine in the Bristol Bay region if a ballot initiative passes this November. The initiative says in addition to permits, a final authorization would be needed from the Legislature for any large-scale metallic sulfide mining operation within the watershed of…
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Mat-Su teacher makes a run for lieutenant governor
Mat-Su teacher Bob Williams filed as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor today at the Anchorage Division of Elections.
Juneau enjoys the fifth Governor’s Family Picnic
There wasn’t the usual long line of people waiting for food at the Governor’s Family Picnic held Tuesday evening at Savikko Park.
Minimum wage initiative one step closer to ballot
Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwelll certified an initiative that would raise the minimum wage to $9.75 an hour.
Marijuana initiative gets closer to ballot
An initiative to set up a legal market for marijuana has cleared a hurdle for getting on the ballot.
Southeast Alaska lawmakers will campaign for repeal of “MAPA” oil tax
Governor Sean Parnell on Tuesday signed the oil tax overhaul bill into law, now called “MAPA,” or the “More Alaska Production Act.”
Wisconite petitions for right to distribute Alaska petitions
A man from Wisconsin wants the residency requirement for gathering petition signatures struck down, and he’s taking his case to court.
Alaska casts its Electoral College votes
Alaska joined with the rest of the nation yesterday (Monday) to cast its Electoral College ballots for U.S. President and Vice President.