For the first time, the Department of Law is cracking down on shady business practices allegedly taking place aboard vessels.
State Government
‘Stand Your Ground’ bill resurfaces in legislature
Since 2010, the Alaska state legislature has debated the passage of a “Stand Your Ground” law. Versions of the bill have made their way through committee, passed in the House, and then ultimately stalled in the Senate. Now, the bill is back.
Oil companies weigh in on Parnell’s oil tax proposal
Bob Heinrich is the vice president of finance for Conoco Phillips, and he says that his company is happy with the bill as a starting point.
Shuttle ferry design report due by end of February
Public release of the new design has been delayed while the department expands the report to address scrutiny and feedback received since plans for the Alaska Class Ferry were scrapped.
Cruise ship wastewater bill passes House
Representatives vote 27 to 9 in favor of measure that allows mixing zones.
Cruise ship bill moving quickly through legislature
About a million people visit Alaska by cruise ship every year, creating floating cities along the state’s coastline. A bill that would change just how the waste they produce is regulated is moving rapidly through the legislature, and is scheduled to appear on the House floor today.