Alaska and China sign $43 billion agreement to develop LNG pipeline, part of Trump’s war on the trade deficit
The deal was announced as a greater effort to fix the trade deficit between the United States and China.
November 2017
Alaska Gov. Walker expected to bring home gasline deal from Trump’s trip to Asia
Walker is expected to brief legislators on the announcement tonight.
After last night’s Lower 48 victories, the Alaska Democrats’ open primary case has renewed importance
The outcome of the case has new importance if the outcome of Virginia’s legislative races on Tuesday night can be replicated in Alaska.
The House passed SB 54, the rollback to criminal justice reform. Now what?
After a three-day marathon floor session, dozens of amendments and one threat of retaliation on social media, the House has passed Senate Bill 54, legislation…
Threats of retaliation over crime bill rock Juneau, raising concern about legislator behavior
There’s rising concern that the behavior of a handful of legislators is fueling threats, perhaps even intentionally.
Friday in the Sun (Nov. 3): The “I am Alaska” edition
Don Young’s blue nose, Superman costumes and high flights are all part of this week’s rumor and gossip roundup.
The currently proposed rollback of Senate Bill 91 could cost more than $4 million annually
If the Alaska Legislature institutes tougher penalties on certain crimes, nearly 300 more people would be jailed every year at a cost that could exceed $4 million.
Walker’s approval rating continues to slide since the PFD veto, reaching new low in latest poll
Alaska Independent Gov. Bill Walker’s approval rating has dropped to 40 percent in the latest polling conducted by the Morning Consult, a new low in…
State lawsuit says maker of OxyContin deceived doctors, creating opioid crisis
The state charges Perdue Pharma has overstated the benefits and understated the risk of addiction for its prescription opioids.