The future of the Knik Arm bridge project is now in question.
State Government
Legislative Council approves contract for initial phase of capitol repairs
The Legislative Council has awarded a $1.7 million contract to Alaska Commercial Contractors for the first phase of a two-part project to spruce up the Alaska State Capitol.
Senators debate otter bounty legality
Some legislators hope to find ways to get around federal prohibitions on establishing sea-otter bounties.
House votes unanimously on ghost ship bill
A bill that would give cities and boroughs in Alaska the ability to deal with derelict and abandoned vessels is on the move in Juneau.
House Finance will take public testimony on oil
The public gets a chance to testify Tuesday on the latest oil tax reduction proposal before the Alaska Legislature.
Webster loses BOF seat as legislature holds confirmation votes
The Alaska Legislature on Monday voted by the narrowest of margins to reject Governor Sean Parnell’s reappointment of Vince Webster to the state Board of Fisheries.