Gov. Dunleavy has reversed himself and declared support for subsidized broadband internet for rural libraries and a free service allowing online tutors for students. The governor had previously vetoed the $809,100 in funding.
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Murkowski supports a ‘complete exemption’ for Tongass from Roadless Rule
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she supports a full exemption of the federal Roadless Rule for the Tongass National Forest.
Veto blocks cruise funding for Marine Exchange
Alaska’s primary provider of real-time marine vessel tracking has lost 11% of its funding. That’s following a line item veto by Gov. Mike Dunleavy in the 2020 capital budget.
Alaska ferry workers union explains why strike happened — and what workers gained from it
This summer, the Alaska Marine Highway System weathered its first strike in more than 40 years. So what did the ferry workers union win?
International Joint Commission launches ‘fact-finding mission’ into British Columbia transboundary mining
Alaska’s U.S. senators hosted members of an international commission charged with investigating transboundary water disputes in Juneau on Monday.
Alaska ferries resume sailing after striking workers ratify new contract
Members won a 3% raise over three years and concessions on how much they’d contribute towards the health care plan and when.