The time has come to stop talking and start acting when it comes to changes in the Arctic. That was the message of a talk to the Juneau World Affairs Council this week by Alaska Dispatch owner and publisher Alice Rogoff.
State Government
Bill Overstreet remembered as a crusader for Juneau
Former Mayor Bill Overstreet is being remembered as a persuasive and successful spokesman for Juneau during the capital move fights of the 1970s and 80s.
Senate Passes Bill Blocking Federal Gun Regulations
The new version of the bill instead would prohibit the state and municipalities from using their resources to help implement federal gun control measures.
Senate Approves Creation of a “Silver Alert” System
A bill setting up a missing persons alert system for seniors with Alzheimer’s, veterans with post traumatic stress disorder, and other vulnerable adults passed the Alaska State Senate on Wednesday, after already getting approval in the House.
Southeast critiques 2013-2014 ferry schedule
Southeast Alaskans critiqued the Marine Highway System’s 2013-2014 fall, winter and spring schedule Tuesday.
Senate passes controversial abortion bill
Right now, the state of Alaska is obligated to provide Medicaid funding for all “medically necessary” abortions. Yesterday the Senate passed a bill that would narrow that definition.