All three members of Alaska’s Republican delegation to Congress voted for the $1.2 trillion bill — reflecting how important the bill is to the 49th state.
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Kenai residents raise thousands for library after city council seeks to approve book purchases
One of the fundraiser’s organizer’s described the council’s request as the “definition of censorship”
Former Planned Parenthood worker rejected for midwives board
Opposition to Linden’s appointment to the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives was centered on Planned Parenthood’s role in providing abortions.
Walker peddles pipeline project to President Trump
After Trump was elected, Alaska Gov. Bill Walker sent the new president an infrastructure wishlist from the state. At the top of that list is the state-led $45 billion gasline project. But Alaska’s LNG project faces significant hurdles
Municipal sales tax could dive due to Walker’s PFD veto
Juneau Finance Director Bob Bartholomew projected Gov. Bill Walker’s veto of about half of dividend funds will cost the city.
Senior tax exemption will go to Kenai Peninsula Borough voters
Kenai Peninsula Borough voters will have their say on whether the borough’s optional senior property tax exemption will be phased out. Currently, seniors in the borough receive $350,000 in property tax exemptions — $150,000 mandated by the state, $150,000 offered by the borough and another $50,000 from the borough for all residential property owners.