Ferry system alleges the engines that were installed in the Fairweather and Chenega are defective.
State Government
Parnell signs bill banning texting while driving
Lawmakers thought they banned texting while driving in 2008, but some state court judges offered a different interpretation of the previous law.
Juneau fares well at session end
Juneau’s portion of the state’s fiscal year 2012 public works budget is more than $100 million.
Thomas: Energy fund, harbors top session work
Haines Representative Bill Thomas spent much of this year’s session working on the state’s operating budget. He also got projects into the capital budget for his widespread district, made up of villages and small cities from Metlakatla to Prince William Sound.
House adjourns
The Alaska House of Representatives adjourned sine die just before 5:30 p.m. today (Monday). In a news conference, House majority leaders blamed the Senate for not dealing with legislation that would formalize a plan for construction of a gas pipeline from the North Slope to Southcentral Alaska.
Senate adjourns, future of special session uncertain
The Alaska state Senate Thursday adjourned the special legislative session called by Governor Sean Parnell last week. The move followed Parnell’s unprecedented action Wednesday night of removing from consideration his bill to lower oil taxes.