The state of Alaska is appealing a decision that would open Democratic party primaries to independents. An appeal notice was filed Friday with the Alaska Supreme Court.
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Tribal leaders call land-use bill step in right direction
Tribal leaders backed a House bill Wednesday that would give tribes the ability to control more of their land, instead of having to get federal approval for virtually any use. The American Indian Empowerment Act would let tribes shift federally controlled trust land to “restricted fee land,” a move that could save millions of dollars that tribes now spend on “burdensome regulation,” while restoring a level of tribal sovereignty.
FBI arrests ex-manager of Juneau’s historic Bergmann Hotel
The FBI has confirmed that it arrested the former manager of Juneau’s historic and condemned Bergmann Hotel, who in March was fined for failing to abide by the city’s evacuation order.
Walker hopes to win over skeptical lawmakers on tax proposal
Gov. Bill Walker says he wouldn’t go through the hassle of calling another special session this year if he didn’t expect Alaska legislators to pass the bills on his agenda. But Walker faces an uphill battle in selling skeptical senators on his new tax bill.
Alaska gets reprieve as it works to implement REAL ID
The state of Alaska says it has received a reprieve from national proof-of-identity standards as it works to comply with that law.
Mayors urge Alaska Legislature to take action on deficit
Mayors across Alaska are asking the Legislature to solve the state’s multibillion-dollar deficit during next month’s special session.