With Craig Duncan’s long-expected retirement date official, the City and Borough of Juneau today (Wednesday) announced former Alaska Permanent Fund COO Bob Bartholomew as its next Finance Director.
Government
Senators strike back at Parnell’s oil tax bill claims
Members of Alaska’s bipartisan Senate Majority fired back at Governor Sean Parnell and his allies today (Tuesday) for calling the Senate’s proposed revision of the state’s oil tax structure a “tax increase.”
Fisheries board keeps powered reels legal
The state Board of Fisheries today (Tuesday) decided to continue allowing sport anglers to use electric reels. The panel voted down a proposal prohibiting power-assisted reels, except for disabled sport fishermen.
Fast ferry lawsuit defendant sinks under bankruptcy
Derecktor Shipyards of Connecticut just emerged from previous bankruptcy five months ago.
Federal funds may be available for avalanche mitigation
The same federal grant that paid for a study calling the Mt. Juneau avalanche risk “unacceptable” could pay for a buyout of endangered homes.
Public can comment on Petersburg borough plan
Petersburg’s plan to form a borough meets state standards, according to a preliminary report by staff for the Alaska Local Boundary Commission.