Proposed Alaska Marine Highway day boats are now included in the Juneau Access road project. The state transportation department recently updated the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to reflect how the new Alaska Class shuttle ferries would be used if a road out of Juneau is built.
State Government
Byron Mallott jumps into Governor’s Race
While Mallott still hasn’t filed the paperwork needed to run, he declared his candidacy on Monday.
Alaska backs NRA in lawsuit against Feds
Alaska, and 21 other states, are supporting the Nation Rifle Association in a lawsuit against the federal government.
Arrow Refuse proposes rate increase
Juneau’s garbage collector wants to increase residential rates nearly 34 percent. Alaska Pacific Environmental Services, operating in Juneau as Arrow Refuse, has asked the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to approve the tariff revision. Arrow Refuse General Manager Jeff Riley says the process will take 12 to 18 months so the company has asked the commission…
DOJ won’t interfere with marijuana legalization
The Obama Administration has decided not to go after states with marijuana-friendly laws.
Next summer’s ferry schedule out for comment
The state Transportation Department wants feedback on its plan for next summer’s ferry sailings.