Alaska working on rules for legalized pot industry

JUNEAU (AP) — The state of Alaska is working to finalize rules that will help govern its legal marijuana trade, but some industry supporters say… Continue reading

Review calls for changes in Alaska Department of Corrections

JUNEAU — A review of the Alaska Department of Corrections ordered by Gov. Bill Walker after several inmate deaths found outdated policies, cases of lax… Continue reading

State English, math test results show room to improve

Most Alaska students do not meet new state math and English proficiency standards, but that does not come as a surprise to the Department of… Continue reading

Arctic drilling complaint clears Legislature

After passing a landmark gas pipeline deal, the Alaska House approved a formal complaint against the Obama administration’s decision to cancel oil and gas lease… Continue reading

Sen. Anna MacKinnon, R-Eagle River, speaks in favor of the state's buyout of TransCanada before the Senate voted for the buyout at the Capitol on Tuesday.

Senate approves TransCanada buyout

The Alaska Senate voted by a wide margin Tuesday morning to approve the state’s buyout of TransCanada and advance the natural gas pipeline project known… Continue reading

Sen. Anna MacKinnon, R-Eagle River, speaks in favor of the state's buyout of TransCanada before the Senate voted for the buyout at the Capitol on Tuesday.

Senate Finance advances TransCanada buyout bill

JUNEAU — The Senate Finance Committee on Monday advanced legislation that would authorize funding for a buyout of one of the state’s partners in a… Continue reading

State Attorney General Craig Richards gives a budget presentation to legislators and their staffs Wednesday at Centennial Hall in Juneau.

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 process since the creation of the Alaska… Continue reading

State Attorney General Craig Richards gives a budget presentation to legislators and their staffs Wednesday at Centennial Hall in Juneau.

Legislators: Is AGDC ready?

Leaders of the state-owned Alaska Gasline Development Corporation were the subjects of a legislative inquiry on Tuesday as lawmakers consider whether the AGDC is fit… Continue reading

TransCanada supportive of buyout, state official says

JUNEAU — TransCanada Corp. is supportive of the state buying out the company’s position in a proposed gas project in Alaska, a state official told… Continue reading