Since Independent candidate Bill Walker and Democrat Byron Mallott launched their campaigns, both have concentrated on beating Republican Gov. Sean Parnell.
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Gov. Parnell signs $3 billion PERS/TRS infusion bill
Gov. Sean Parnell on Monday signed House Bill 385, which transfers $3 billion in state savings to Alaska’s pension systems
Report says 12,000 Alaskans without reliable access to health care
A report is out this week and it shows 12,000 Alaskans have no reliable access to health care, particularly specialty care.
As oil tax referendum nears, Dems try making bet with Governor
A pair of Anchorage Democrats are calling on Gov. Sean Parnell to pass legislation serving as a guarantee that the new oil tax system will lead to more production on the North Slope.
As festival season kicks off, so does campaign season
Now that the filing deadline has passed, campaign season in Alaska has started in earnest.
Centennial Hall roof work to stop during Celebration
North Pacific Erectors began mobilizing for the $1.4 million project about three weeks ago
Juneau man solves mystery of governor’s mansion photo
Terry VanLeuven owns the original black and white photo found in the attic of the Alaska Governor’s Mansion
Alaska journalist Bob Tkacz found dead
Bob Tkacz was a fixture in the capital press corps for years. His death is not considered suspicious.
Murkowski introduces legislation to continue funding Native language programs
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson introduce the 2014 Native American Languages Reauthorization Act
Parnell signs gasline legislation
The proposed natural gas project is seen as a lifeline for the state, as North Slope oil production declines and state revenue dwindles.