The bill also would let state public safety officials run criminal background checks on applicants for commercial cannabis permits.
Politics
Walt Monegan reappointed to head Department of Public Safety
Monegan will replace outgoing Commissioner Gary Folger, who is retiring at the end of May.
Report: Walker’s budget proposals hit poorest Alaskans hardest
The Rasmuson Foundation commissioned the report. Foundation President and CEO Diane Kaplan said the report gives the legislature and the governor a chance to reflect on how their actions will affect different groups.
Chugiak Sen. Stoltze won’t run for reelection
Sen. Bill Stoltze announced on the Senate floor Wednesday he will not seek re-election.
Conference committee votes to cut University of Alaska by $50 million
The conference committee voted five to one to adopt the House version of the university budget, which cuts $35 million more than the $15 million cut proposed by Governor Bill Walker.
King Cove road advocates take plea to Washington, D.C.
“Our lives are minimized, marginalized and in many ways consciously, consciously, determined to be unimportant, to the point where we become faceless,” said Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott.