Kerttula helped two regions write the country’s first marine plans, and worked on some issues particularly important to Alaskans.
Andrew Kitchenman
State Government Reporter, Alaska Public Media & KTOO
State government plays an outsized role in the life of Alaskans. As the state continues to go through the painful process of deciding what its priorities are, I bring Alaskans to the scene of a government in transition.
Former Fairbanks state Rep. Mike Kelly dies in plane crash
The pilot was alone, flying a small aircraft, according to the troopers.
Census Bureau adds areas, languages served by translations for elections
The Census Bureau designates languages for translation based on its estimates for speakers who have limited English proficiency.
Alaska seeks federal money to help prevent individual health care market collapse
The state Division of Insurance plans to ask the feds to offset its costs for the Alaska Reinsurance Program.
Murkowski to feds: Let marijuana users buy guns
Some Alaska gun sellers, marijuana industry advocates and local officials applaud Murkowski’s move.
Former Attorney General Richards joins Bering Straits Native Corp.
Alaska’s former attorney general has a new job. Craig Richards will be the vice president and general counsel for the Bering Straits Native Corporation. Richards says he looks forward to serving the Nome region.