One of only 26 bills passed by the legislature this year, Senate Bill 28 got the governor’s signature last week. It increases a state land allotment for the Petersburg borough to more than 14,000 acres.
"Senate Bill 28"
Petersburg land grant bill faces scrutiny in the House
Members of Alaska’s House Finance Committee this month had some questions about a bill that would increase the amount of state land granted to the Borough of Petersburg.
Senate passes Petersburg land grant bill
Legislation to increase the Petersburg borough’s land grant from the state passed the Alaska Senate on Monday, April 10. The bill would transfer more than 14,000 acres to the new borough, which hopes to develop or sell off some of the property.