The Alaska Northern Waters Task Force has given the legislature its findings and recommendations on the effects of climate change in the Arctic – and how the state fits into national and international interests in the region.
Government
Planning Commission to take another look at eagle nest ordinance
Should the City and Borough of Juneau be regulating development near eagle nests, and if so, to what extent? The CBJ Planning Commission will take a look at those questions over the next several months and make a recommendation to the Juneau Assembly.
ACMP initiative verification marches on
More than 60 percent of signatures collected by the group behind a citizen’s initiative to revive the Alaska Coastal Management Program have been verified by an initial computer review.
Legislative Analysis Day 15
Rebecca Braun of the Alaska Budget Report reviews some of the bills and major issues being considered by lawmakers during the second session of the 23th Alaska Legislature.
Kiefer chosen as next CBJ city manager
The Juneau Assembly has appointed Kim Kiefer as the next city manager. The longtime city employee, and current deputy manager, will replace Rod Swope, who’s retiring March 31st.
Senate education bill is on the move
The Senate Education Committee Monday approved a three-year increase to the Basic Student Allocation, or BSA.