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Airport security fast-lane system known as CLEAR could be coming to Alaska
The Alaska Legislature has approved a state driver’s license data-sharing bill that would allow some travelers to speed through security at airports in Alaska.
Alaska governor vetoes bill that sought to adjust state’s transportation planning
If the bill had been enacted, it would have mandated that the state include rural transit programs, like those in Nome and Tok, when drafting a statewide transit plan.
State voids Area M restrictions after Aleutians East argues ethics violation
The Aleutians East Borough was among four plaintiffs who argued the Board of Fisheries violated state’s ethics laws.
Oil industry has an idea to speed permitting on western Arctic leases. BLM likes it.
Rather than study each proposal in the NPR-A, the industry wants the feds to study one and grant permits for all similar proposals. Foes deride the “cookie-cutter” approach.
Goldbelt Tram to remain closed indefinitely following incident last month
“There is no date set to open until we are certified safe to operate. We don’t know when that date will be,” said Goldbelt President and CEO McHugh Pierre.