Peggy Wilson

A Southeast lawmaker wants to bring Alaska’s transportation issues to the forefront -- by funding them in an amendment to the state constitution. Rep. Peggy Wilson (R-Wrangell) is proposing a dedicated transportation fund. Her House Joint...

The Alaska House has again passed a bill that would change how the state regulates wastewater from cruise ships. The House passed HB80 on Monday, 27-9, but notice of reconsideration was served, allowing for the bill to be voted on again. The House...

Rep. Bryce Edgmon will serve as chair of the Alaska House's Bush Caucus.     Edgmon, a Democrat from Dillingham, takes over from former Rep. Reggie Joule, who did not seek re-election.     The bipartisan, 12-member caucus is comprised of rural...

A Southeast Alaska lawmaker has made a proposal to help solve rural education budget woes, filing a bill which would allow for a four-day school week. Under House Bill 21, submitted by House Majority Whip Rep. Peggy Wilson (R-Wrangell), students would...

What started as a perceived weakness for Governor Sean Parnell’s Fish and Game commissioner pick has turned into one of Cora Campbell’s strengths; her age. The House Resources Committee Friday voted to confirm Campbell, who many people...

The Alaska House of Representatives approved a measure Wednesday that would allow drivers to choose a special "In God We Trust" license plate design. The bill passed 32-3, but without the support of some Majority Republicans. Representatives Mike...

A ban on cell phone use by drivers has moved out of an Alaska House committee. The bill, proposed by Republican Rep. Cathy Munoz of Juneau, would bar the use of cell phones by motorists except for emergencies or if the motorist was using a hands-free...

State lawmakers are once again talking about banning Alaskans from using cell phones behind the wheel. The House Transportation Committee Tuesday started digging into a batch of bills which would create penalties for distracted driving. Republicans...