State Sen. Jesse Kiehl says he’s drafting legislation to address water pollution from cruise ships that use scrubbers to clean their exhaust.
Economy
With Western Alaska salmon runs weak, managers set limits on the pollock fleet’s chum bycatch
A measure years in the making will establish a cap for Alaska-bound chum salmon accidentally intercepted in trawl nets, addressing a hot-button issue that has divided the state’s fish harvesters.
Alaska lawmakers go for a redo on vetoed corporate income tax bill
Backers of the bill say it’s necessary with a tight state budget, and it’s similar to a proposal Gov. Mike Dunleavy included in his fiscal plan.
The Alaska House’s draft budget has no PFD. Here’s what that means.
Minority Republicans say they see removing the dividend from the House’s draft budget as a worrying sign. Bipartisan coalition leaders say it’s typical at this early stage.
Alaska Marine Lines, ferry system staff discuss options for safely transporting electric vehicles to Southeast Alaska
AML still won’t ship EVs while the Alaska Marine Highway System says it has improved safety procedures.
Alaska lawmakers grill transportation officials over controversial ferry project
The pushback has largely centered around concerns that the new terminal would make regional travel less convenient and efficient, not more, as the state has argued.