An Alaska judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit against the backers of a ballot initiative that would raise taxes on the state’s three largest oil fields.
Tegan Hanlon, Alaska Public Media
Legislative finance director named University of Alaska interim president
UA regents announced Tuesday that Pitney will serve as interim president as they search for someone to permanently fill the position left vacant when Jim Johnsen abruptly resigned last month.
COVID-19 infections in Alaska are on the rise among younger adults
In Alaska, the number of known infections is highest among residents in their 20s, followed by those in their 30s and then 40s, according to state data.
Number of active COVID-19 infections among Alaskans tops 900 as case count again grows by dozens
On Monday, the state reported another 60 Alaska residents have tested positive for the virus, plus 11 nonresidents.
Here are the five finalists named for University of Alaska interim president job
The regents say they expect to announce the interim president on Tuesday after interviews in executive session — meetings closed to the public.
State gives Italian oil giant six more months to make $2.7M rent payment on Alaska leases
It’s the third time DNR has granted such an extension in the past three months, citing the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the oil industry.