Gov. Sean Parnell has appointed Joel Bolger to the Alaska Supreme Court.
State Government
Shuttle ferry concept not popular in many Southeast communities
Still a lot of skepticism of Governor Sean Parnell’s decision to replace the proposed Alaska Class Ferry with smaller shuttle ferries.
Legislature to consider voter ID, same day registration bills
Two bills lawmakers are considering this year could change the voting process, in very different ways.
Commissioner sorry for ignoring advisory board
Transportation Commissioner Pat Kemp has apologized for keeping the Marine Highway Advisory Board out of the loop on the Alaska Class Ferry.
Bill would lessen cruise ship discharge standards
The Parnell Administration wants to change another part of the 2006 cruise ship initiative. Bills introduced this session at the governor’s request would effectively allow more chemicals and minerals to be released into the water. Backers say the levels would still be safe
Alaska legislature facing first budget deficit in nearly a decade
For the first time in nearly a decade, the state legislature is in a position where it could have to spend more money than it takes in.