Government
State to seeks changes in standardized testing
After almost four years of preparation and planning, plus millions of dollars in implementation, Alaska’s new standardized testing…
Government
Legislature opens regular session
On Tuesday afternoon, Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, and Rep. Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, climbed the steps of the Capitol…
News
Amid craft beer shuffle, Alaskan vows to stay put
Alaskan Brewing Co. isn’t selling out. It isn’t closing down. It isn’t moving to the Lower 48, changing…
News
One mantra, one goal for SLAM workers
Bob Banghart has a simple mantra for anyone who asks about the new State Library, Archives and Museum.…
Government
Bill would protect clergy who refuse to solemnize marriages
Of the 34 bills prefiled by Alaska lawmakers on Friday, none have been more controversial than Senate Bill…
News
Lawmakers pre-file 31 bills
The Alaska Legislature’s preseason has begun with 24 House bills and seven Senate bills released in the first…
Government
Walker proposes big fix, including income tax, to solve state’s budget woes
Gov. Bill Walker has proposed the biggest changes to Alaska’s system of taxes and revenue since Jay Hammond…
News
Legislators postpone decision on Anchorage offices
The Alaska Legislature’s Legislative Council has postponed a decision on its expensive Anchorage offices. In a presentation Friday,…
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FAA techs briefly stranded on isolated island
A pair of FAA technicians found themselves on the wrong end of an aerial accident earlier this month,…
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Complaint alleges campaign disclosure violations
The Alaska Public Offices Commission has filed a complaint against two political action committees that backed Gov. Bill…
Government
Arctic drilling complaint clears Legislature
After passing a landmark gas pipeline deal, the Alaska House approved a formal complaint against the Obama administration’s…
News
House approves TransCanada buyout
Alaska’s natural gas megaproject is moving forward. With a 39-0 vote, the Alaska House approved spending $161.25 million…
Government
Senate approves TransCanada buyout
The Alaska Senate voted by a wide margin Tuesday morning to approve the state’s buyout of TransCanada and…
Government
Administration pitches new plan to fund government
Gov. Bill Walker’s administration is preparing to roll out the most radical change to the state’s annual budgeting…
News
TransCanada ready for buyout
The state’s partner in the AKLNG natural gas project says it’s ready to be bought out. Vincent Lee,…
Government
Legislators: Is AGDC ready?
Leaders of the state-owned Alaska Gasline Development Corporation were the subjects of a legislative inquiry on Tuesday as…
News
Big Oil given extra time to pledge gas
The state of Alaska is negotiating up to the last minute on proposals that would guarantee major oil…
News
Alaska’s fishing fatalities dropping
The deadliest catch is getting a lot less deadly. Last week, the U.S. Coast Guard reported to the…
News
Meet the woman in charge of Alaska’s elections
On the third floor of the court plaza building is Josephine Bahnke’s boat. For the new head of…
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With cuts on horizon, UA needs budget hike just to stay level
The University of Alaska expects to need $27 million more next year from the Alaska Legislature to fund…