Alaska’s U.S. Senators are part of a congressional effort to stop the Postal Service from closing branches in rural areas.
Government
CBJ may seek state funds for new valley library
The Division of Community and Regional Affairs’ library construction grant could cover 50 percent of the cost of a new branch in the Mendenhall Valley.
Plastic bag tax backers not giving up
A Juneau-based nonprofit that aims to curb the use of plastic shopping bags in the Capital City won’t be deterred by voters’ rejection this week of a citizen’s initiative to tax those bags at certain retailers.
Arrow Refuse plan surprise to city
An Arrow Refuse proposal to offer curbside recycling in Juneau and barge trash to the Lower 48 has come as a surprise to city officials.
John Katz resigns after 40 years as state’s top lobbyist
Alaska’s Director of State and Federal Relations in Washington, D.C. is resigning.
Murkowski warns of decline in federal dollars for energy projects
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski says reducing the high cost of energy is the best way to promote economic growth in the state.