The average price of a gallon in the state costs about a dollar more today than it did a year ago, according to AAA.
Government
Trump appoints Alaska governor to a seat on U.S. Arctic Research Commission
This is the first time a sitting governor has served on the commission, which promotes Arctic research and advises on funding priorities.
$248 million draft of Senate capital budget would shore up schools and state facilities
About $100 million of the draft budget would go toward catching up on deferred maintenance at facilities around the state.
Alaska House rejects Senate effort to impose corporate taxes on Hilcorp
It was the House’s first floor vote in this two-year Legislature on a major oil and gas tax measure — and a moment illustrating a major disagreement between two Democrat-heavy bipartisan coalitions.
Juneau Assembly delays Telephone Hill demolition pending responses from prospective developers
The move doesn’t stop the project, but it will likely delay the demolition by at least a few months, if not longer.
Forest Service to hold Tongass Forest Plan public meeting in Juneau Wednesday
The meeting will be held at the Juneau Ranger District building on Mendenhall Loop Road from 5 to 7 p.m.