Lawmakers are moving legislation to seize nearly 170 million acres of federal land in Alaska.
Marijuana
Anchorage Democrats offer ‘emergency fix’ for Alaska’s oil tax system
Sen. Bill Wielechowski and Rep. Les Gara say they would like to see the tax floor raised from 4 percent to 12.5 percent and certain credits ended in order to bring in more revenue
to the state.
Senate passes pot bill, without concentrates ban
Sen. Pete Kelly likened the making of marijuana concentrates like butane hash oil to the manufacture of meth, and said that children would die if his amendment did not pass.
Haines pot grower proposes cannabis exchange
In Haines, the borough assembly has decided to wait until the state finalizes legislation before taking any action on local rules on marijuana use and sales. But some residents aren’t waiting on the legislature.
Alaska Senate delays vote on pot legislation
The Alaska Senate has delayed a vote on its signature marijuana bill after saying they need more time to consider an amendment that would largely ban concentrates.
Senate bill keeps marijuana as a controlled substance
A bloc of Democrats opposed the move. Sen. Bill Wielechowski argued that it was contrary to the intent of the initiative.