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Kenai Borough to Assess Nikiski Groundwater
A $150,000 state grant expected from the Alaska Legislature will allow the Kenai Peninsula Borough to help assess groundwater contamination near Nikiski. Borough Mayor Mike Navarre says the money would let the borough assess environmental data in...
Tags: Environmental Pollution, Water, Environmental Issues, Petroleum Industry
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Parnell on Third Overseas Trip, Focused on Oil & Gas
Channel 2 NewsGov. Sean Parnell is wrapping up an overseas trip focused on oil and gas issues in Europe. His office says the trip wasn't previously announced because of security concerns. Parnell's office in a release says he traveled to Norway and Scotland to...Tags: Sean Parnell, Energy Resources, Petroleum Industry
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Drone Task Force Passes Alaska Legislature
The Alaska Legislature will have its own task force to tackle issues regarding drones. HCR6 was approved by lawmakers in the final hours of its 2013 session. The measure, sponsored by Palmer Republican Rep. Shelley Hughes, sets up a seven-person...
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Developing Ship Creek, Muni to Hold 3 Meetings for Master Plan
Channel 2 NewsMayor Sullivan wants your input on developing Ship Creek, an area in between downtown and Government Hill, right next to the Port of Anchorage – a project with a price tag of $4 million. There will be three meetings this week in the evening on...Tags: Local Government, Science and Technology, Boston, Cambridge (Middlesex, Massachusetts)
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Alaska Legislature Approves Permitting Bill
The Alaska Legislature has approved moving the state toward taking responsibility for dredge-and-fill permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. SB27 passed the House Sunday. It had earlier passed the Senate. The bill is one of several...
Tags: Sean Parnell, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Gas Pipeline Bill Heads to Governor's Desk
Channel 2 NewsA bill aimed at advancing an in-state natural gas pipeline project has passed the Alaska Legislature. The House on Saturday voted 34-4 to agree to Senate changes. Minority Leader Rep. Beth Kerttula, D-Juneau, was among four lawmakers who voted no....Tags: Beth Kerttula, Government, Mike Chenault, Executive Branch, Alan Austerman
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Kodiak Airport Named after Benny Benson
KMXT Public RadioA bill naming the Kodiak airport after Alaska's flag designer has passed the Alaska Legislature. KMXT (http://is.gd/gs0IZz) reports that Senate Bill 31, by Sen. Gary Stevens of Kodiak, passed both bodies unanimously. The bill now awaits Gov. Sean...Tags: Sean Parnell
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Legislature Approves Designating Jay Hammond Day
The Alaska Legislature has approved designating July 21 of each year as Jay Hammond Day in the state. HB130 passed the Senate Friday after earlier clearing the House. Hammond served two terms as governor and helped to create the Alaska Permanent...
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Self-Defense Bill Clears Alaska Legislature
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. The so-called "stand your ground" bill passed the Senate 15-4 Thursday after earlier passing the House. It now goes...
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Legislature Passes Bill Designating Hickel Parkway in Anchorage
The Alaska Legislature has passed legislation renaming a stretch of road in Anchorage as the Walter J. Hickel Parkway. The designated area includes Minnesota Drive and the portion of O'Malley Road from Minnesota Drive to the New Seward Highway. HB153...
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Legislators Reject Board of Fisheries Confirmation
The Alaska Legislature has rejected another term for Board of Fisheries member. Vince Webster had served on the board since 2007. In recent days, the Kenai River Sportfishing Association put out a call to action against Webster, saying in part that...
Tags: Sean Parnell, Aquaculture, Seafood and Fishing Industry
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Federal Review Bill Leaves Final State Senate Committee
A bill that would help to better inform the Alaska Legislature of perceived unconstitutional undertakings by the federal government has moved out of its final committee of referral. HB83, by Rep. Wes Keller, moved from the Senate Judiciary Committee on...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, John Jr Coghill, Justice System, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary
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