The president will address the nation Sunday at 4 p.m. Alaska time with an update on the recent mass shooting in California — and the issue of terrorism more broadly.
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Lawmakers seek cheaper digs than Anchorage LIO
Moving into the Atwood Building would cost about $10 million over 10 years. Keeping the existing lease at the Anchorage LIO would cost an estimated $40 million over 10 years.
Petition to allow Syrian refugees in Alaska gets more than 1K Juneau supporters
The petition states, “We, the undersigned, will not allow fear-mongering to drown out our compassion for those seeking refuge from war or violent conflict …”
Updated: Fauske resigns as president of state gas line corporation
“I let them know that I think we need to have a person there with different qualifications. There’s no question about that,” said Gov. Bill Walker.
Gas line team reshuffle puts scrutiny on high salaries
Gov. Walker says he wants AGDC to use its lead AK LNG negotiator — an attorney who was paid about $120,000 a month — “in a different capacity going forward” after the Alaska Dispatch News reported he was sent home to South Carolina.
Alaska congressional delegation says no to Syrian refugees
Alaska’s congressman and U.S. senators are among the chorus of political leaders calling on President Obama to suspend his plan to admit 10,000 Syrian refugees.