The Department of Natural Resources will continue to gather community input on the potential establishment of a Kenai Peninsula State Forest during a meeting on Tuesday at Kachemak Bay Campus.
Like many Alaskans, I was caught off guard when meetings were announced about the idea of creating a state forest on the Kenai Peninsula. Since… Continue reading
The Department of Natural Resources is proposing changes to regulations related to material sales and conveyances to state agencies.
DNR is gathering community perspectives during several meetings this week.
“I told the president, it’s like Christmas every morning,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said at last week’s staged event in Washington, D.C., where the Department of… Continue reading
Strategy development for the project follows a public proposal introduced in 2023.
Bill passed by 48-11 vote — eight more than needed — but same count for override not certain.
Exemptions allowed for certain occupations and “mission-critical” purposes.
Line-item veto could leave districts with less money for months; legality of such action is questioned
State drops from 45th a year ago, led by large drops in opportunity and fiscal stability.
Governor also previews new bill with $560 BSA increase, plus additional funds for policy initiatives.
31 of 36 occupation groups are 85%-98% of target level; 21 of 36 are below public/private sector average.
Draft report to assess competitiveness completed last June, but not released publicly.
Some legislators criticize “mixed messages” about cooperation, omission of problems needing work.
The declaration applies to Homer and Ninilchik
The governor asked legislators to pass bills related to education, agriculture, home ownership, and the supply of natural gas for Southcentral Alaska
Our elected leaders need to talk truthfully about taxes.
