A portrait of the late Sen. Ted Stevens to hang in the Alaska State Capitol will be unveiled today (Friday).
State Government
ACMP initiative verification marches on
More than 60 percent of signatures collected by the group behind a citizen’s initiative to revive the Alaska Coastal Management Program have been verified by an initial computer review.
Legislative Analysis Day 15
Rebecca Braun of the Alaska Budget Report reviews some of the bills and major issues being considered by lawmakers during the second session of the 23th Alaska Legislature.
Senate education bill is on the move
The Senate Education Committee Monday approved a three-year increase to the Basic Student Allocation, or BSA.
Bills would increase school funding
As school districts across the state brace for budget cuts and layoffs, the Senate Education Committee this morning (Monday) will take up a bill to increase the Base Student Allocation.
Businessman, statehood bell ringer Derr passes away
Longtime Juneau businessman and Chamber of Commerce luminary Romer Derr passed away yesterday (Thursday) at the age of 75. He’s being remembered not just for his efforts to improve Juneau’s economy, but for his participation in the Capital City’s first ever statehood celebration.