34 amendments considered by lamwmakers in marathon meeting that lasted into wee hours of the morning
State Government
Proposal would put PFD calculation in constitution
The formula for calculating the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend would be protected in the state constitution under a plan proposed by House and Senate Democrats. They’re worried about the immediately impact of a bill to reduce oil taxes. While Republicans say the new tax regime would prompt more investment, state revenue would decline dramatically in…
House Passes In-State Gasline Bill
In a literal eleventh hour vote on Monday night, the Alaska House passed legislation meant to advance the construction of a small-diameter pipeline.
Lawmakers Anticipating Fewer Capital Projects, Savings Withdrawals
Combined with his oil tax plan, the proposal could mean a combination of belt-tightening measures and big withdrawals from Alaska’s savings accounts.
European company bids on unwanted Susitna ferry
Authorities at the Matanuska Susitna Borough Friday opened a single bid for the ice breaking ferry, Susitna.
Alaskans rally against domestic violence, exclusion from VAWA
More than two hundred people gathered for the annual Choose Respect Rally today on the capitol steps.