A measure years in the making will establish a cap for Alaska-bound chum salmon accidentally intercepted in trawl nets, addressing a hot-button issue that has divided the state’s fish harvesters.
Government
Alaska lawmakers go for a redo on vetoed corporate income tax bill
Backers of the bill say it’s necessary with a tight state budget, and it’s similar to a proposal Gov. Mike Dunleavy included in his fiscal plan.
The Alaska House’s draft budget has no PFD. Here’s what that means.
Minority Republicans say they see removing the dividend from the House’s draft budget as a worrying sign. Bipartisan coalition leaders say it’s typical at this early stage.
Residents can weigh in on Juneau’s multimillion-dollar budget hole at upcoming workshops
During last fall’s municipal election, Juneau voters approved municipal tax cuts that will lower the city’s revenue by an estimated $10 to 12 million. At the upcoming workshops, city officials will break down what services are at stake.
Procedural objections almost stop Alaska Legislature from extending disaster declaration
Minority House Republicans raised legal concerns, but the extension passed anyway and advanced out of the Capitol.
Alaska delegation split on bill requiring voters to prove citizenship at registration
U.S. Rep. Nick Begich co-sponsored the SAVE Act, though it makes proving citizenship a little harder than he thought.