The governor cut just $66.6-million from the more than $12-billion spending plans passed by legislators last month.
Government
Munoz paired with Thomas under latest redistricting plan
Juneau Rep. Cathy Munoz would be in the same district as fellow Republican Bill Thomas of Haines under the latest plan put together by the Alaska Redistricting Board.
CBJ Assembly May 14, 2012
CBJ Assembly Meeting May 14, 2012 Agenda
Some federal unemployment insurance payments to end
Some unemployed workers in Alaska are about to lose their unemployment insurance benefits thanks to federal legislation that ties the payments to a state’s unemployment rate.
Fast ferry engine lawsuit refloated in state court
Ferry system alleges the engines that were installed in the Fairweather and Chenega are defective.
Parnell signs bill banning texting while driving
Lawmakers thought they banned texting while driving in 2008, but some state court judges offered a different interpretation of the previous law.