The bill is modeled on a citizen’s initiative scheduled for a statewide vote later this year. Lawmakers can preempt the ballot measure by passing substantially similar legislation.
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Public health chief says powder is benign
The FBI says four Alaska school districts received letters containing a suspicious white powder this week.
Negotiations for new Labor building lease break down
Mediated negotiations between the state and the owner of the Alaska Department of Labor building in Juneau have ended without a deal to extend the state’s rental agreement. The state will soon start looking for office space for Labor Department employees.
Begich says Arctic development is Alaska’s future
U. S. Senator Mark Begich says Alaska’s future is in the development of natural resources in the Arctic — and increasing U.S. presence there.
Remediation work begins at Dept. of Labor building
Work began over the weekend to identify the cause of employee health problems in one section of the Alaska Department of Labor building in Juneau.
Fish board rejects Taku River fishery changes
Sport anglers will not get to fish for king salmon in the Taku River. And personal-use fishermen won’t be able to use dipnets or have a longer sockeye season.