Board of Fisheries Chairman Karl Johnstone says he did nothing wrong when he charged the state for hotel and meal costs during a meeting in his hometown.
State Government
Parnell spars with House Democrats over research tax credits
Governor Sean Parnell today (Thursday) lashed out at legislators critical of a bill to provide tax credits to companies that do research and development in Alaska.
Senators strike back at Parnell’s oil tax bill claims
Members of Alaska’s bipartisan Senate Majority fired back at Governor Sean Parnell and his allies today (Tuesday) for calling the Senate’s proposed revision of the state’s oil tax structure a “tax increase.”
Fisheries board keeps powered reels legal
The state Board of Fisheries today (Tuesday) decided to continue allowing sport anglers to use electric reels. The panel voted down a proposal prohibiting power-assisted reels, except for disabled sport fishermen.
Munoz-sponsored real estate bill passes House
A bill sponsored by Juneau Republican Rep. Cathy Munoz revising state regulations for real estate activity passed the House of Representatives this morning (Friday). It now heads to the state Senate.
Stevens’ portrait now hangs in capitol
The portrait of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, commissioned by the Alaska Legislature, now hangs outside the House Speaker’s office on the second floor of the State Capitol.