The latest design for new shuttle ferries includes covered car decks. But it doesn’t address some other concerns, such as minimal food service.
State Government
Oil tax repeal group turns in more than 50,000 signatures
Supporters of a referendum to repeal the state’s new oil tax turned in more than 51,000 signatures on Saturday to the Division of Elections Anchorage office.
Redistricting Board adopts final plan
In a half-hour meeting on a Sunday afternoon, the Alaska Redistricting Board unanimously agreed on a new electoral map.
State picks up the pieces after Juneau janitorial service contracts fall apart
The State of Alaska has re-bid three contracts for janitorial services in Juneau that are less than two weeks old.
Begich responds to Palin challenge with questions over residency
This week, Sarah Palin began trading barbs with Democrat Mark Begich and flirting with the idea of running for his U.S. Senate seat.
Update: Union files class action grievance over office space
The Alaska State Employees Association has filed a class action grievance over the state’s new Universal Space Standards policy.