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Initiative would move Legislature’s meetings to Anchorage
Anchorage group working toward a ballot initiative
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Governor proposes redirecting money from fishing communities to state
Juneau could lose out on $400,000 annually.
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Capitol Live: Pinpointing when House majority will be formed ‘pretty difficult’
What’s happening today in the Legislature.
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Senate passes oil tax bill
Now the oil tax debate in the Legislature can really start. The Republican-led Senate passed House Bill 111, this year’s oil tax credit legislation, Monday afternoon by a 14-5 vote alongcaucus lines. The Senate version of the bill ends the cashable tax credit “experiment,” Anchorage Republican Sen. Cathy Giessel said in thefloor debate, along with preventing companies producing oil in the state’s largest fields from using deductible credits to taketheir tax obligation below the 4 percent gross minimum tax. Read more
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Bills filed to restore PFD payout cut by governor
JUNEAU — Bills that would restore the portion of Alaskans’ oil wealth checks that were cut by Gov.…
Government
Walker proposal would freeze pay
Gov. Bill Walker is preparing to propose a bill that would freeze the pay of nonunion employees at…
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Lawmaker who has long shunned spotlight is becoming speaker
JUNEAU — The incoming speaker of the Alaska House, known as a level-headed moderate willing to work across…
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Dividend, alongside budget, will be a focus for lawmakers
Sen. Bill Wielechowski knows the state needs to balance its budget. The Anchorage Democrat just wants to make…
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State’s leader on domestic violence forced out
Lauree Morton ended her 30-year career fighting sexual assault and domestic violence after a Nov. 18 meeting with…
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Three Republicans join Democrats to form new Alaska House Majority
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Alaska still has a bipartisan House Majority caucus,…
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Walker puts hold on pension bond sale
The Walker administration has put its plan to sell up to $3.3 billion in pension obligation bonds on…
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State moves to sell pension bonds despite S&P warning
The State of Alaska is continuing the process to sell up to $3.3 billion in pension obligation bonds…
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Commissioner turns down challenge of predator control rules
FAIRBANKS (AP) — Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game commissioner has rejected calls from petitioners critical of the…
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S&P puts Alaska back on CreditWatch negative
The State of Alaska is continuing the process to sell up to $3.3 billion in pension obligation bonds…
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Dunleavy announces bill to reverse PFD cut
Sen. Mike Dunleavy, R-Wasilla, held a press conference Wednesday in front of an Anchorage Fred Meyer store to…
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Nageak lawsuit against state election officials to proceed
The case of Rep. Ben Nageak, D-Barrow, vs. Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott and Director of Elections Josie Bahnke…
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Voters send some legislative incumbents packing
ANCHORAGE — Wasilla state Rep. Wes Keller said Wednesday that he had mixed emotions about losing his Republican…
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Deadline comes for bill restricting sex education
A controversial bill passed by the Alaska Legislature will reach its day of decision today. House Bill 156,…
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Walker, legislators trying to reach understanding on AK LNG
Increased state control of the Alaska LNG Project was a concept first proposed by the state’s producer partners…
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Walker adds oil and gas advisor to cabinet
Gov. Bill Walker’s cabinet is changing again, this time by way of addition. Walker announced Monday longtime oil…