Two health-related bills that faced unusual deaths in last year’s session of the Alaska Legislature have been resurrected as new bills for lawmakers to consider this session.
State Government
Juneau lawmaker makes another attempt to restore a public pension system
Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, and Sen. Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, both introduced similar bills aimed at reviving the system to boost hiring for state jobs.
As Alaska lawmakers begin introducing bills, public pension revival is poised to advance
A bill that died in the House last year has been resubmitted and is one of 76 filed in advance of the session so far.
Juneau’s new district attorney has a background in domestic violence litigation
Bostick grew up in Palmer and previously worked in the Anchorage district attorney’s office and as a private attorney, often representing domestic violence victims.
State names company in talks to head LNG Project
The same company says it has a separate agreement with Enstar to import natural gas in Nikiski.
With school funding dispute over, Juneau among four Alaska districts moving on without federally promised money
Alaska’s Department of Education claims victory in pandemic funding dispute, and will collect $17.5 million in federal reimbursements.