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Officials Say Two-State Voting Case Under Review

By Becky Bohrer — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:02:00 AKDT

A state election official says it appears someone registered to vote in Alaska and another state cast ballots in both states during the November election.

Assembly Votes to Indefinitely Postpone Public Testimony Reform Ordinance

By Adam Pinsker — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:04:00 AKDT

The Anchorage Assembly voted unanimously to indefinitely postpone Ordinance 63, a proposal to reform public testimony policy, shortly before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Parnell Signs Bills on Oil Tax, Budgets

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:51:00 AKDT

Gov. Sean Parnell has signed into law several bills, including an overhaul of Alaska's oil tax structure.

Alaska Among Five States to Receive Money For Tsunami Relief

By Blake Essig — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:24:00 AKDT

After months of waiting, the State of Alaska and four other west coast states will soon receive $250,000 to help with tsunami relief.

Historic House Could Lodge Lieutenant Governor

By Becky Bohrer — Sun, 12 May 2013 11:04:00 AKDT

An historic house in downtown Juneau could one day serve as a home-away-from-home for Alaska's lieutenant governor.

Anchorage Assembly Hears Public Testimony on Public Testimony Process

By Rebecca Palsha — Tue, 7 May 2013 22:50:00 AKDT

STORY UPDATED AT 10:48 p.m. at 5/7/13:

Sen. Begich Says Military Plans Alaska Training

By Matt Buxton, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner — Sun, 5 May 2013 10:59:00 AKDT

Military exercises that bring thousands of personnel to interior Alaska were cancelled for budget reasons this year but U.S. Sen. Mark Begich says a smaller version could take place in late summer.

Parnell Plans to Seek Re-election as Governor

By Becky Bohrer — Fri, 3 May 2013 17:56:00 AKDT

Gov. Sean Parnell says he will seek re-election next year.

Parnell to Announce 2014 Plans in Fairbanks Friday

By The Associated Press — Wed, 1 May 2013 19:29:00 AKDT

Gov. Sean Parnell is ready to announce his plans for 2014.

Alaska Supreme Court Clarifies Redistricting Decision

By The Associated Press — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:45:00 AKDT

Alaska's highest court says the first step in the redistricting process is to draw political boundaries based on state constitutional requirements.

Repeal Campaign for Oil Tax Bill Officially Underway

By Adam Pinsker — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:41:00 AKDT

Even as some lawmakers have barely had time to unpack their bags after returning from Juneau, a group of Alaskans are trying to repeal a piece of legislation passed on the final day of the 90 day session.

Treadwell Certifies Referendum to Overturn Oil Tax Reform

By Chris Klint — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:38:00 AKDT

Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell has certified a referendum seeking to repeal the oil tax reform bill passed by the Legislature this year, leaving supporters with less than three months to gather enough signatures to put it on the state’s 2014 primary ballot.

Walker Announces Run for Alaska Governor

By The Associated Press — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:27:00 AKDT

Bill Walker is making another run for governor.

Rep. Don Young Ends Quarter with $505K on Hand

By The Associated Press — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:43:00 AKDT

U.S. Rep. Don Young brought in nearly $62,000 during the last quarter.

Assembly Certifies Muni Election; Ernie Hall Wins Seat D, Nick Moe Concedes

By Neil Torquiano — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:03:00 AKDT

Two weeks after the Municipal election, the Anchorage Assembly certified the results , officially ending the campaign for six open assembly seats, including the much-contested Seat D in West Anchorage.

Alaska Legislative Session Adjourns

By Adam Pinsker — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:57:00 AKDT

On Sunday night, lawmakers in the Alaska House and Senate finished 90 days of work right before midnight on the final day of the legislative session.

House Approves Bill to Shift Authority over Knik Arm Bridge

By Jessica Ridgway and The Associated Press — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:39:00 AKDT

AHFC to Oversee Knik Bridge Project

The future shape of an estimated $700 million effort to link the Port of Anchorage and Port Mackenzie by bridge is changing in the state House, which has passed an amended bill advancing the project.

Joe Miller Exploring Run Against Begich

By The Associated Press — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:18:00 AKDT

Another Republican is exploring a run against Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Begich in 2014.

Alaska Legislature Approves Permitting Bill

By The Associated Press — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:50:00 AKDT

The Alaska Legislature has approved moving the state toward taking responsibility for dredge-and-fill permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Alaska House Passes Oil Tax Overhaul

By Becky Bohrer — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:15:00 AKDT

On the Legislature's last scheduled day, the Alaska House has approved an overhaul of the state's oil tax structure.

Last Day Alaska Session: Oil Tax Overhaul Passes the Legislature

By Adam Pinsker — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:10:00 AKDT

Governor Sean Parnell’s oil tax reform bill has passed the legislature.

Assembly Seat D Write-In Candidate Nick Moe Planning His Next Move

By Samantha Angaiak — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:30:00 AKDT

Assembly Seat D Write-In candidate Nick Moe says his campaign is thoroughly analyzing unofficial results released by the municipal clerk's office.

Gas Pipeline Bill Heads to Governor's Desk

By Adam Pinsker — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:34:00 AKDT

A bill aimed at advancing an in-state natural gas pipeline project has passed the Alaska Legislature .

Alaska Education: Course Credit Bill Unanimously Passes House

By The Associated Press — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:16:00 AKDT

A bill allowing high school students to test out of subject material has passed the Alaska House of Representatives.

Kodiak Airport Named after Benny Benson

By The Associated Press — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:14:00 AKDT

A bill naming the Kodiak airport after Alaska's flag designer has passed the Alaska Legislature.

Legislature Approves Designating Jay Hammond Day

By The Associated Press — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:19:00 AKDT

The Alaska Legislature has approved designating July 21 of each year as Jay Hammond Day in the state.

In-State Gas Pipeline Bill Passed: Senate Votes 15 Yes, 5 No

By Becky Bohrer — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:03:00 AKDT

The Alaska Senate has passed one of the last major pieces in this legislative session: an in-state gas pipeline bill.

Self-Defense Bill Clears Alaska Legislature

By The Associated Press — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:22:00 AKDT

A bill that would allow people to use deadly force in self-defense in any place they have a right to be has passed the Alaska Legislature.

Legislature Passes LNG Trucking Bill

By The Associated Press — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:57:00 AKDT

A bill aimed at bringing natural gas to parts of Interior Alaska has passed the Legislature.

Pruitt: Oil Tax Debate, Vote Saturday

By Becky Bohrer — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:29:00 AKDT

House Majority Leader Lance Pruitt says the plan is for the House to vote on an oil tax overhaul Saturday.

Bill Aims To Remove Recommendations For Retaining Judges

By Mallory Peebles — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:43:00 AKDT

The Alaska Judicial Council has been evaluating appointed judges and making recommendations to voters about their retention since 1975, but some legislators want that practice to end.

Legislature Passes Bill Designating Hickel Parkway in Anchorage

By The Associated Press — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:48:00 AKDT

The Alaska Legislature has passed legislation renaming a stretch of road in Anchorage as the Walter J. Hickel Parkway.

Senate Panel Advances In-State Gas Line

By The Associated Press — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:08:00 AKDT

A Senate vote is pending on a bill aimed at advancing an in-state natural gas pipeline.

State House Bill Opposes Judicial Council Recommendations

By The Associated Press — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:29:00 AKDT

The Alaska Judicial Council would be barred from recommending whether judges should be retained under a bill proposed in the state House.

State Senate Passes Amended House Bill Targeting Federal Gun Laws

By Chris Klint — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:16:00 AKDT

The state Senate has passed a dramatically modified House bill meant to protect Alaskans’ Second Amendment rights, allowing the state to defend citizens accused of violating future federal gun laws -- as well as state law enforcement officers blocking their implementation.

Lawmakers Meet Late Into Tuesday Evening to Hear Oil Taxes

By Adam Pinsker — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:53:00 AKDT

With just five days remaining in the session, the House Finance Committee spent much of Tuesday evening debating Senate Bill 21, Governor Sean Parnell’s plan to overhaul oil taxes.

Alaska Senate Passes Abortion Bill

By Becky Bohrer — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 15:32:00 AKDT

The Alaska Senate has passed a bill that would define what constitutes a "medically necessary" abortion.

Alaska GOP Drops Debbie Brown, 2nd Party Chair Change in 3 Months

By Garrett Turner — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 23:17:00 AKDT

It’s déjà vu for the Alaska GOP – for the second time in three months, the Republican party has dropped its party chair.

Knik Arm Bridge Audit Stirs Controversy

By Adam Pinsker — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:48:00 AKDT

The Alaska House is poised to vote on a bill extending the bonding authority of the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority.

Legislation to Equip VPSOs with Guns

By Garrett Turner — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 21:39:00 AKDT

There's a chance all public safety officials take every time they get called. They respond to a routine situation but then in an instant it quickly escalates.

State Vehicles Block Pro-Life Protesters, Gov. Parnell Says "Inappropriate"

By Reba Lean — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 22:10:00 AKDT

In Juneau, police confirmed that a member of the capitol security team forcibly moved a pro-life demonstrator in front of the capitol building a few days ago.

Lawmakers Tackle Education in Waning Days of the Session

By Adam Pinsker — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 17:36:00 AKDT

House and Senate Education members rolled out two bills this week geared at helping schools who are having to dip into classroom funds to pay for outside expenses.

Committee Tweaks Oil Tax Bill

By Adam Pinsker and The Associated Press — Thu, 4 Apr 2013 17:48:00 AKDT

The House Resources Committee has advanced a rewritten oil tax bill.

Senators Want More Time With Gas Line Bill

By Adam Pinsker — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:28:00 AKDT

A Senate panel heard House Bill 4 for the first time Wednesday, since the House approved it Monday. The bill would create a natural gas pipeline from the North Slope to tidewater in Southcentral Alaska.

Amendment to Chenault's Gun Bill Draws Criticism

By Joshua Berlinger — Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:04:00 AKDT

A Senate committee heard strong public testimony Monday in favor of criminalizing new federal gun regulations in Alaska.

Committee Proposes More Changes for Oil Tax Bill

By Adam Pinsker — Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:36:00 AKDT

With less than two weeks left until the end of the legislative session, the House Resources Committee proposed more changes to Governor Sean Parnell’s oil tax reform bill.

New UA Education Study Brings Attention to Rural Communities

By Blake Essig — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:31:00 AKDT

Last year, 242 new teachers graduated from the University of Alaska and College of Education, according to a recent study prepared for Alaska lawmakers. Among the graduating class, about 40-50% found a job in the classroom in Alaska.

New Legislation to Prevent Sex Crimes in Alaska

By Garrett Turner — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:36:00 AKDT

The problem in Alaska is clear but the solution is still being worked out. Last week, the inaugural "Choose Respect" rally spread throughout Alaska but with two weeks left in the regular legislative session many believes it's time for a movement to be written in law.

Bill Would Close Loopholes in Visa Process

By Adam Pinsker — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:47:00 AKDT

An Anchorage lawmaker is trying to close a loophole in the identification process for people living and working in Alaska on a Visa.

House Resources Unveils Version of Oil Tax Bill

By Becky Bohrer — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:58:00 AKDT

The House Resources Committee has released a version of the oil tax bill that co-chair Rep. Eric Feige (R-Chickaloon) believes is fair to Alaskans and to the oil companies.

Parnell's Crime Bill Out of Last Senate Committee

By Joshua Berlinger — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:43:00 AKDT

Gov. Sean Parnell's omnibus crime bill is headed toward a vote on the Senate floor.

Governor Signs Vietnam Veterans Day into Law

By Adam Pinsker — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:22:00 AKDT

March 29 will officially be known as Vietnam Veterans Day in Alaska.

Ordinance 37 Approved by Anchorage Assembly with 6-5 Vote

By Mallory Peebles — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:03:00 AKDT

The Anchorage Assembly meeting filled up once again as the much-debated Ordinance 37, a measure that will impact the strength of local unions, narrowly passed a week before the April 2nd municipal election.

Bill Would Restrict Medicaid Funding for Abortions

By Adam Pinsker — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:18:00 AKDT

Senate Majority Leader John Coghill, R-Fairbanks, wants to close any loop holes in the state's Medicaid law where someone could use public money for a non-medically necessary abortion.

Proposed Budget Includes Language on Lt. Gov. Lodging

By Becky Bohrer — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:04:00 AKDT

The latest version of the state operating budget includes language that would have the lieutenant governor stay at a state-run historic site while in Juneau.

New Report Paints Dire Picture for Alaska Women

By Mark Thiessen — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:33:00 AKDT

STORY UPDATED AT 6:30 p.m. 3/26/13:

Alaska Educators Make Another Push for Funding

By Adam Pinsker — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:18:00 AKDT

It’s been a juggling act for some Alaska school districts, between funding teacher salaries, infrastructure improvements and classroom instruction supplies.

Legislature Unlikely to See New Education Funding Bill

By Joshua Berlinger — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:54:00 AKDT

The Alaska Legislature is unlikely to see a major education funding package get traction in the last three weeks of the current session despite complaints from Republicans and Democrats about how much the state spends on education.

Busy Three Weeks Remain in Alaska Legislature

By Adam Pinsker — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:15:00 AKDT

With a busy three weeks remaining in the 28th Alaska Legislature, lawmakers missed out on nearly a whole week of sunshine, a rarity in Juneau. Legislators spent much of their held up in long sessions or committee meetings, mainly dealing with oil taxes and natural gas legislation

Senators Defend Vote on Oil Taxes

By Adam Pinsker and The Associated Press — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:45:00 AKDT

Members of the Alaska Senate reconvened Thursday for a reconsideration vote on Senate Bill 21, Gov. Sean Parnell's legislation to change the oil tax structure in Alaska. The measure passed 11-9, the same margin by which senators voted to pass the legislation Wednesday night.

Breaking News: AK Senate Passes Oil Tax Reform Bill

By The Associated Press and Adam Pinsker — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:43:00 AKDT

A divided Alaska Senate has passed an overhaul of Alaska's oil tax structure.

More Changes to Senate Oil Tax Proposal

By Adam Pinsker — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:37:00 AKDT

The battle lines are set in a potential Senate showdown over oil taxes. On Tuesday, lawmakers hashed out what version of Governor Sean Parnell's oil tax plan they will vote on.

Rep. Don Young Facing Investigation by House Ethics Committee

By Mallory Peebles and The Associated Press — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:44:00 AKDT

The House Ethics Committee says it is forming a special panel to investigate Representative Don Young.

Alaska House to Take up Self-Defense Bill

By Adam Pinsker — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:48:00 AKDT

Self-defense scenarios are often hard to predict, but Rep. Mark Neuman, R-Big Lake, is trying to strengthen Alaska’s self-defense laws by introducing a bill allowing you to protect yourself in places "You have a right to be in", such as a downtown street or public lands used for hunting.

Joe Miller Contemplates 2014 Senate Run

By Garrett Turner — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:28:00 AKDT

First major political speech in 12 months at Alaska Libertarian Party convention

Joe Miller, the 2010 Republican Senate Candidate, made his first major political speech in 12 months in the state and said he’s contemplating a 2014 Senate run at the Alaska Libertarian Party convention held Saturday in a midtown hotel.

Alaska D.C. Delegation Reacts to Ft. Greely Missile Plans Due to North Korea

By Corey Allen-Young — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:53:00 AKDT

The Pentagon announced on Friday plans to strengthen its missile defense system with Ft. Greely on deck to see a significant increase due to the potential threats from North Korea.

Alaska Senate Poised to Vote on Oil Tax Bill

By Adam Pinsker — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:21:00 AKDT

On Friday, the Senate Finance Committee continued to put the finishing touches on Governor Sean Parnell’s oil tax reform bill or SB21 as it is known in the legislature.

State House Passes $9 Billion Operating Budget

By Chris Klint — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:44:00 AKDT

The state House spent nearly five hours deliberating over amendments before it passed a $9 billion operating budget Thursday afternoon, voting 29-8 to move the budget to the Senate Finance Committee.

Senate Approves Natural Gas Trucking Bill

By Adam Pinsker — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:14:00 AKDT

The Alaska State Senate approved, by a unanimous margin, a bill that would transport natural gas from the North Slope to Fairbanks.

Vote Postponed on Ordinance 37 Until Mar. 26

By Mallory Peebles — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:21:00 AKDT

A vote on Anchorage Assembly Ordinance 37 was postponed until March 26, according to assembly chair Ernie Hall. Hall says the assembly will meet on Friday, March 22 for a work session on the topic.

Committee Proposes More Changes to Oil Tax Bill

By Adam Pinsker — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:45:00 AKDT

Governor Sean Parnell's oil tax reform bill is facing another round of changes, just weeks after it was altered by the Senate Resources Committee.

Alaska Senate Passes Permitting Bill

By Becky Bohrer — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:03:00 AKDT

The Alaska Senate has passed legislation that would allow the state to move toward taking responsibility for dredge-and-fill permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

State Bill Would Increase Time Required for Teacher Tenure

By The Associated Press — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:35:00 AKDT

Public school teachers might have to wait a couple years longer to acquire tenure rights if a bill proposed in the Alaska House is passed.

Alaska Senators Get "Smart" on Crime

By The Associated Press — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:24:00 AKDT

Legislators have beefed up Alaska's laws in order to get tough on crime in recent years, but they haven't changed what constitutes a felony.

Lindsey Holmes Faces Her Recall Organizers During Community Council Meeting

By Mallory Peebles — Thu, 7 Mar 2013 21:24:00 AKST

Representative Lindsey Holmes attended a community council meeting Thursday night in Turnagain, where the group looking to recall her from office was asking for support.

House Finance Considers Cuts to Behavioral Health Funding

By Adam Pinsker — Wed, 6 Mar 2013 18:56:00 AKST

You need not look any further than a couple blocks from Alaska's capitol building to see what the potential effects of an $8 million cut to behavioral health would have on Juneau's Polaris House .

Water Permitting Bill Passes Alaska House

Becky Bohrer — Tue, 5 Mar 2013 20:03:00 AKST

The Alaska House has passed a measure that critics say could hurt the public's ability to participate in permitting decisions.

Government Protection Versus Individual Privacy

By Garrett Turner — Mon, 4 Mar 2013 16:16:00 AKST

Dmitri Shakhov calls his mother in Moscow at least once a week and he's one of thousands in Alaska who frequently makes international phone calls.

House Finance Unveils Operating Budget

By Becky Bohrer — Mon, 4 Mar 2013 16:35:00 AKST

The House Finance Committee has unveiled a $9.7 billion state operating budget.

Last Chance to Register for Anchorage April Election

By KTUU News Staff — Sun, 3 Mar 2013 11:47:00 AKST

If you plan to vote in the upcoming April Municipal Election, then Sunday is the last day to get registered.

New Alaska Drivers License or ID Card to Show Veteran Designation

By Blake Essig — Sat, 2 Mar 2013 17:59:00 AKST

Honoring those who served our country remains a top priority for Representative Dan Saddler, R of Eagle River, which is why last session he sponsored House Bill 180, a bill that went into effect Mar. 1, putting a veteran designation on drivers license.

Fairbanks Borough Mayor to Have More Power

By The Associated Press — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 21:58:00 AKST

The mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough now has more power.

Ordinance 37 Raises Union Shop Steward Positions Concerns

By Abby Hancock — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 20:01:00 AKST

Local unions who represent city workers are concerned about how a proposed re-write of city labor laws would impact specific union positions.

Lawmaker Defends School Choice Resolution

By Adam Pinsker — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 17:53:00 AKST

More than two weeks after being introduced, Senate Joint Resolution 9 is still stirring up feelings about school choice in Juneau. SJR 9 calls for a constitutional amendment to appear on the ballot so voters can decide if some public school funds can be used in private schools.

Alaska Senate Urges Drilling in ANWR

By The Associated Press — Fri, 1 Mar 2013 16:00:00 AKST

The Alaska Senate has unanimously passed a resolution urging Congress to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling.

Parnell: Washington, D.C. is 'Broken'

By Adam Pinsker — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:34:00 AKST

Fresh off his trip to Washington D.C. for the National Governors Association winter meeting, Governor Sean Parnell is expressing pessimism about the looming federal fiscal crisis due to automatic budget cuts set to take effect Friday.

Parnell Supports Bill Exempting Alaska from Federal Gun Laws

By Becky Bohrer — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:51:00 AKST

Gov. Sean Parnell says he supports a bill that would make it a felony for a federal official or agent to try to enforce new restrictions on gun ownership.

State Lawmaker Wants Transportation Fund in State Constitution

By Adam Pinsker — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:17:00 AKST

A Southeast lawmaker wants to bring Alaska’s transportation issues to the forefront -- by funding them in an amendment to the state constitution.

Analysis: Senate's Oil Tax Bill Comparable to Parnell's

By Becky Bohrer — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:42:00 AKST

A new analysis suggests a Senate rewrite of Gov. Sean Parnell's oil tax plan will have a similar to slightly less fiscal impact than Parnell's plan.

Murkowski Meets with Interior Nominee Jewell

By Becky Bohrer — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:54:00 AKST

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she had a good meeting with President Barack Obama's nominee for Interior secretary a week after she threatened to slow the nomination process.

State House Takes a Stand on Gun Control

By Garrett Turner — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:00:00 AKST

Today in Anchorage, it was a bag of mixed feelings. Some saw it as a good thing for the State House to pass House Bill 69, while others thought it was a waste of time because of a federal law that supercedes anything the state can do.

Gov. Parnell Crime Bill Meets Resistance in Senate Committee

By Adam Pinsker — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:53:00 AKST

Volunteer or paid athletic coaches would be required to report to authorities if they have reasonable suspicion that a child may be subject to abuse or neglect under a bill filed by Governor Sean Parnell.

State House Passes Restrictions on Federal Gun Law Enforcement

By Chris Klint — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:51:00 AKST

The state House passed a controversial measure criminalizing federal enforcement of some gun laws in Alaska Monday, highlighting lawmakers’ interest in addressing perceived federal overreach throughout the state.

Senate Resources Committee Introduces Substitute Oil Tax Bill

By Chris Klint — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:02:00 AKST

The Senate Resources Committee introduced a substitute version of Gov. Sean Parnell’s oil tax bill Friday, the third major proposal before the Legislature this year attempting to stimulate declining production while giving the state a fair share of petroleum revenue.

Murkowski Talks Spending, Energy Before Joint Session

By Adam Pinsker and The Associated Press — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:18:00 AKST

Federal spending and resource development drive much of Alaska's economy but both are threatened as perhaps never before.

Lawmaker Introduces Bill to End Film Credits

By Adam Pinsker — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:19:00 AKST

Whether it's trolling the depths of Alaska’s oceans for gold or chasing down outlaws along interior highways; the last frontier has become the first choice for reality TV shows, documentaries and movies in recent years.

School Funding Resolution Introduced

By Adam Pinsker — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:46:00 AKST

When Alaska’s constitutional convention assembled more than 50 years ago, framers were explicit in barring the use of public money for the direct benefit of private institutions.

Alaska Senate Passes Cruise Ship Wastewater Bill

By Becky Bohrer — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:20:00 AKST

The Alaska Senate has passed a measure that would change how the state regulates cruise ship wastewater.

Rep. Holmes' Recall Movement Gains Headway

By Garrett Turner — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:23:00 AKST

From Democrat to Republican, Representative Lindsey Holmes campaign trail ran blue but right before going into office Holmes changed her path to red. This made some District 19 voters unhappy.

Albert Kookesh Treated in Anchorage for Heart Attack

By Chris Klint — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:42:00 AKST

Former state Sen. Albert Kookesh has been taken to Anchorage after suffering a heart attack Monday morning.