Wrangell Republican Rep. Peggy Wilson got some of what she wanted this session, including the oil tax cut and a good number of capital projects.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
Final capital budget boosts region’s projects
Southeast representatives added dozens of projects worth about $13.5 million to the capital budget before it passed the Legislature.
Central Council tribal assembly meets in Juneau
The Tlingit-Haida Central Council holds its 78th Annual Tribal Assembly in Juneau this week.
Voter-ID bill still drawing opposition
A bill adding new voter identification requirements could go to the full House before the Legislature adjourns Sunday.
The Alaska Folk Festival also rocks, jazzes, belly dances — and barks
A dog took the stage during this year’s Alaska Folk Festival.
Southeast critiques 2013-2014 ferry schedule
Southeast Alaskans critiqued the Marine Highway System’s 2013-2014 fall, winter and spring schedule Tuesday.