The only school in one of Alaska’s most eroded communities is among 28 public and private entities in the state whose water systems recently exceeded federal lead limits during the last three years.
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House votes to limit governor’s post-session powers
The Alaska House has voted to limit the governor’s ability to accept additional federal funding for a budget item outside of the legislative session.
Pot initiative backer cites concern with Alaska smoking bill
A sponsor of the initiative legalizing recreational marijuana in Alaska is concerned that public smoking restrictions that passed the state Senate would hurt proposed cannabis cafes. In a release Friday, Tim Hinterberger says the bill would undermine the current regulatory system. The Marijuana Control Board has approved regulations that would allow for onsite consumption of…
Planned Parenthood raises concerns with Alaska abortion bill
Planned Parenthood is calling a bill that would restrict late-term abortions in Alaska legally and medically questionable.
Alaska nursing home asks to serve seal oil to Native clients
State regulators in Alaska are working with a Native organization that wants to serve its nursing home residents seal oil, a traditional staple that’s banned in public settings because of its high risk for botulism. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation says it would grant an exemption to the Kotzebue-based Maniilaq Association if it can…
Sanders wins Alaska, first result in trio of contests
Bernie Sanders won Democratic presidential caucuses in Alaska on Saturday, a victory he hopes will stoke a spring comeback against the commanding front-runner, Hillary Clinton.