Young’s proposing amendments to a spending bill, so they technically just say the government can’t spend any money to develop or enforce these rules.
Fisheries
After decades of research, Steller sea lion decline still puzzles scientists
Every summer, biologists visit Alaska to count Steller sea lions. The western stock of the population has been in decline for nearly 40 years — hitting a low in 2002. The count helps determine whether sea lions stay on the endangered species list, which puts costly restrictions on the commercial fishing fleet.
Researchers are watching sockeye sizes
Scientists and fishermen are scrutinizing smaller sockeye.
Murkowski: GMO labeling bill inadequate for salmon buyers
The bill would allow GMO food manufacturers to satisfy the mandate by placing a QR code on their labels. To get information, a consumer would scan the code with a smart phone, which would lead to a web page.
New Sealaska board member targets change
Sealaska’s newest board member will continue to push for election and management changes. At least one long-time board member says she’s willing to listen.
UAS adapts to budget cuts by dropping old programs and launching new ones
University budget cuts have forced UAS to lay off staff and rethink which programs to fund.