The governor cut just $66.6-million from the more than $12-billion spending plans passed by legislators last month.
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Munoz paired with Thomas under latest redistricting plan
Juneau Rep. Cathy Munoz would be in the same district as fellow Republican Bill Thomas of Haines under the latest plan put together by the Alaska Redistricting Board.
Some federal unemployment insurance payments to end
Some unemployed workers in Alaska are about to lose their unemployment insurance benefits thanks to federal legislation that ties the payments to a state’s unemployment rate.
JSD-JEA contract talks reach impasse
Contract talks between the Juneau School District and the Juneau Education Association teachers’ union have reached an impasse. The current three-year contract expires June 30th.
Parnell signs bill banning texting while driving
Lawmakers thought they banned texting while driving in 2008, but some state court judges offered a different interpretation of the previous law.
Group forms to oppose proposed Auke Bay roundabout
The “Friends of Auke Bay” group says the roundabout project would make the area less livable, and destroy DeHart’s – a popular roadside convenience store and gas station in the heart of Auke Bay.