Public testimony split on bill that would introduce an income tax
Public testimony was split Friday on a bill that would introduce an income tax and use money pppppfrom Permanent Fund earnings to pay for state government.
Criminal justice commissioner resigns
A supporter of Alaska’s sweeping criminal justice legislation is no longer a member of a commission that has recommended changes to the law.
Push for ride-share companies in Alaska hits speed bumps
The drive to allow ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in Alaska has hit speed bumps.
Denali wolf protection back before Game Board
Proposals to reinstate a no wolf kill area on state land along Denali National Park’s northeast edge, will be considered by the Alaska Board of Game.
Veteran of Alaska campaigns said to be in line for White House job
The Wall Street Journal and other national news outlets are reporting that Mike Dubke is about to be named as President Trump’s new communications director.
New York hedge fund slams Northern Dynasty, Pebble Mine in investor report
“Worthless” is how a New York hedge fund labeled the value of Northern Dynasty stock in a report issued Tuesday.
Organizations race to haul junk from villages before EPA funding cuts
The Green Star Program plans to begin removing junk like these old vehicles in the Dillingham landfill that’s accumulating in villages and other small communities around Alaska.
Juneau’s
three lawmakers live at home. So why are they each collecting $160 a day for expenses?
Juneau's three state lawmakers are collecting thousands of dollars in public money meant to pay for their lodging and meals during the annual legislative session…
Reports: Consultant in Murkowski and Sullivan campaigns named White House communications director
Mike Dubke, a key campaign and fundraising consultant for Alaska Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, is set to be named White House communications director…
A quarter of Anchorage women report being stalked, survey says
Anchorage's rates of stalking are slightly lower than the average for Alaska but still high…
Northern Dynasty pushes back on report critical of Pebble prospect
The owners of the Pebble mine project fired back Friday against claims from a New York stock investment firm that the prospect is not economically or politically viable…
Alaskans, let's not slip into the tax cycle again
We all agree the state of Alaska is facing a fiscal crisis that could bring down our economy if we don't act soon.
Alaskans won't buy taxes without more cuts
As increasingly antsy Alaska legislators stare down a $3 billion budget hole and watch state reserves dry up…
Income tax debate heats up as Alaska faces do-or-die moment
The politics are complicated for the proposed state income tax and the Permanent Fund restructuring plan under review by the House Finance Committee.
Alaska schools: How to do better with less
The state of Alaska's fiscal crisis gives urgency to answering this question: "How can we provide a better education for our children, with less money?"
University of Alaska leaders don't understand the problem
The Board of Regents and the president of the University of Alaska have both discounted the votes of no confidence…
Readers write: Letter to the editor, February 20, 2017
We did this to ourselves Our state fiscal crisis is self-inflicted.
Readers write: Letters to the editor, February 19, 2017
Sportfishermen and dipnetters don't own Cook Inlet fisheries I find Karl Johnstone's vision for the future of fisheries in Cook Inlet repulsive…
Alaska
Sen. Sullivan ‘has concerns’ about Flynn’s ties to Russia
Sen. Dan Sullivan said this week that he has concerns about a pre-inauguration phone call between President Donald Trump’s national security adviser…
Charitable agencies in the Interior face higher demand
Fairbanks agencies that offer help with necessities such as food or housing are seeing an increase in demand, but the growth is not across the board.
Senate majority committed to safe communities
The Senate Majority stands with Alaskans who increasingly have become frustrated with the increase in drug-related property crimes…
Balanced fiscal plan, stable taxes needed
Alaska is at a tipping point and Alaskans have a choice to make: Either keep Alaska competitive and fix our fiscal crisis or continue down a path that ends in a failed economy.
Waste not: Ferries’ flushing bill wins Senate support, 16-2
The Alaska Senate voted 16-2 Friday to cut a break in the state’s environmental regulations for small cruise ships and the Alaska Marine Highway.
The Empire Investigates: Aimed at PACs, lawmaker’s bill may hit political rival
Anchorage Republican Sen. Kevin Meyer has a nightmare.
Senate Bill 54 aims to roll back some provisions of criminal justice reform
Changes to Senate Bill 91 — a controversial bill was enacted last summer in an effort to reduce Alaska’s prison population — are being rolled out as part of Senate Bill 54…
Legislative leaders look past fiscal crisis for solutions
Issues such as family breakdown and suicide have plagued Alaska for years, but now, even in the midst of a fiscal crisis that has led to massive budget deficits…
‘A more nuanced story’: Sex trafficking expert talks policy at Alaska State Capitol
On Wednesday, actor Ashton Kutcher made national news when he testified, eloquently and passionately…
Northern Dynasty calls critical report ‘misleading’
The owners of the Pebble mine project fired back Friday against claims from a New York stock investment firm that the prospect is not economically or politically viable.
Alaskans offer mixed reactions to proposed income
tax, Permanent Fund overhaul
The group of lawmakers behind a proposal to close the state's multi-billion dollar budget gap with an income tax and use of Permanent...
Ride-share
company push hits speed bumps in Alaska
The push for ride-share companies having a home in Alaska has hit speed bumps in Juneau.
Criminal justice commissioner resigns
A supporter of Alaska's sweeping criminal justice legislation is no longer a member of a commission that has recommended changes to the law.
What Anchorage's sanctuary city status (or lack thereof) means for the community
Anchorage is not currently considered a 'sanctuary city.' So what does mean for the people of Alaska's largest community?
Economist: Proposed state income tax will raise millions,
but take away jobs
Alaskans got a chance to weigh in on a statewide income tax proposal Friday.
Push for ride-share companies in Alaska hits speed bumps
The drive to allow ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in Alaska has hit speed bumps.
Criminal justice commissioner resigns
A supporter of Alaska’s sweeping criminal justice legislation is no longer a member of a commission that has recommended changes to the law.
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