With a projected budget shortfall of 7.5 million dollars over the next two years, the Juneau Assembly is seeking some spending guidance from the community.
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Legislators: Parnell budget invests in Juneau
Governor Parnell’s budget proposal includes $9-point 2 million to upgrade the Douglas Island Office Building. It’s the first of three phases of renovation for the building, which has been called the administration’s top priority to address capital city state office needs.
IFQ holder and Fuglvog boat operator also charged for falsifying catch reports
Freddie Joe Hankins of Oregon is charged for falsifying a black cod catch report from September 2006.
Governor’s budget boosts harbors, ferries, museum
Governor Sean Parnell’s capital budget proposes improving eight Southeast boat harbors and making plans for another one. It also makes a payment toward a new state museum, library and archives building based in Juneau.
ACMP initiative sponsors frustrated by delays
Sponsors of a citizens’ initiative to re-establish the Alaska Coastal Management Program are frustrated by the Parnell Administration’s apparent foot dragging.
Botelho disappointed in LBC’s consolidation decision
Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho says he’s disappointed the state’s Local Boundary Commission has denied the city’s request to consolidate competing land claims between Juneau and Petersburg.