The state could save more than $5 billion in future payments to the Alaska Public Employees’ Retirement System by immediately putting $2 billion into a pension reserve fund, according to a fiscal analyst for the legislature.
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Rural lawmaker pushes place-based education
A Western Alaska lawmaker says place-based education is working.
Representative Reggie Joule, a Kotzebue Democrat, told Juneau’s Native Issues Forum today (Feb. 8) that the approach makes sense.
RCA to investigate Arrow’s garbage plan
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska will take more time to investigate Alaska Pacific Environmental Services’ plan to change the way garbage is collected in Juneau.
Native groups oppose expanded otter pelt sales
Several Alaska Native organizations oppose a legislative effort to increase sea otter harvests.
Basin Road Bridge closed until April 15
The Basin Road Bridge will be closed to all traffic through mid-April.
Lawmakers to review Coastal Management initiative
Testimony by invitation-only during joint meeting of House and Senate Judiciary Committees.