Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to introduce a bill this upcoming legislative session aimed at turning the state’s capacity to absorb and store carbon into a source of revenue.
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Dunleavy offers $7.3 billion Alaska budget, opening negotiations with wary legislators
Dunleavy called Thursday’s proposal a “beginning budget” and said the final version will depend on the price of oil as well as the result of negotiations with the Legislature.
At legislative eligibility trial, Eastman confirms membership in anti-government militia
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Eastman trial to advance, focus on whether Oath Keepers advocate concrete overthrow of government
A trial on whether Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman is eligible for state office is set to begin on Monday.