There is no deal in sight, though leaders may try and push a pared back plan to avert the fiscal cliff.
Economy
Power line at Turnagain Pass being replaced
A project is underway to replace the power line across Turnagain Pass on the Kenai Peninsula.
Juneau Access funding in gov’s proposed budget
Gov. Sean Parnell’s proposed fiscal year 2014 operating budget sets aside $10 million for the Juneau Access Road…
Kemp named commissioner of Alaska DOT
Governor Sean Parnell has named Pat Kemp commissioner of the state Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Kemp had been interim commissioner since October. Kemp worked for DOT for 30 years, retiring in 2006. He operated a private engineering office in Juneau after retiring, but returned to the state in 2011 as deputy commissioner for…
Anchorage bound jet diverted to Juneau
An Alaska Airlines jet flying from Seattle to Anchorage was diverted to Juneau International Airport late Sunday night.
Gas Caucus Gets Pipline Update, Crafting Legislation
State lawmakers today heard an update on a proposal to get natural gas from the North Slope to Southcentral Alaska.