Governor Sean Parnell has named former Juneau resident Dianne Blumer Alaska’s new Labor Commissioner. She replaces Click Bishop, who resigned in March and recently signaled his intention to run for state Senate representing Fairbanks.
State Government
Bad cable part kills power at two state office buildings
A bad cable termination is to blame for a power outage on West 8th Street in Juneau this morning (Thursday) that affected the Alaska Department of Labor and Fish and Game buildings.
Parnell signs operating and capital budgets
The governor cut just $66.6-million from the more than $12-billion spending plans passed by legislators last month.
Munoz paired with Thomas under latest redistricting plan
Juneau Rep. Cathy Munoz would be in the same district as fellow Republican Bill Thomas of Haines under the latest plan put together by the Alaska Redistricting Board.
Fast ferry engine lawsuit refloated in state court
Ferry system alleges the engines that were installed in the Fairweather and Chenega are defective.
Parnell signs bill banning texting while driving
Lawmakers thought they banned texting while driving in 2008, but some state court judges offered a different interpretation of the previous law.