Opponents of wastewater discharge bill pass on referendum
When voters head to the polls next year, they could be faced with questions on oil taxes, the minimum wage, and the use of recreational marijuana. But one thing that won’t be on the ballot is a referendum on a controversial bill concerning cruise ship waste.
Bill Could Ease Way To Arctic Port
The U.S. Senate is expected to a pass a sweeping bill authorizing dozens of water projects Wednesday.
State doesn’t plan to seek costs in Palin case
The state of Alaska doesn’t plan to seek costs in a lawsuit brought against Sarah Palin.
Marine Highway dropping discounts to save money
Say so long to summer drivers riding the ferry for free. Wave goodbye to the winter roundtrip discount. And printed schedules? Those are on their way out too.
Decades late, Alaska’s first governor gets his discharge papers
At the onset of World War II, the territory of Alaska was seen as too big, too remote, and too sparsely populated to defend. That is, until it was attacked by Japanese forces.
State estimates referendum costs at up to $2.5M
The state estimates it could cost up to $2.5 million to implement a repeal of Alaska’s recently approved oil tax structure.
Board considering regs on reading readiness
The state has proposed new regulations setting out screening to gauge how well young students are reading.
Parnell plans to seek re-election as governor in 2014
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell said Friday that he will seek re-election next year.
Signature collection starts for oil tax referendum
With the signature booklets hot off the printers, opponents of a controversial tax cut for oil companies should be able to start gathering support for their referendum Tuesday.
Alaska Supreme Court clarifies redistricting decision
Alaska’s highest court says the first step in the redistricting process is to draw political boundaries based on state constitutional requirements.
