The Juneau Assembly wants a say on the speed limit in the Auke Bay corridor.
State Government
Parnell administration defends practice of not keeping text messages
Governor Sean Parnell’s administration is standing by its practice not to preserve or make public any information sent or received as cell phone text messages.
Ferry system gets anniversary logo
The Alaska Marine Highway has a new logo. The blue-and-white “retro” image includes a ferry surrounded by a circle with the system’s name, plus an orange anniversary banner.
Coastal management issue likely to come up next session
Despite the failure of Ballot Measure Two, Alaska could still reestablish its Coastal Management Program.
Parnell plans state food stockpiles, just in case
Alaska is known for pioneering, self-reliant residents who are accustomed to remote locations and harsh weather. Despite that, Gov. Sean Parnell worries a major earthquake or volcanic eruption could leave the state’s 720,000 residents stranded and cut off from food and supply lines.
Initiative to re-establish coastal management program fails
Alaska voters have voted against a proposal to re-establish coastal management program.