Ferry-loving Sen. Stedman blasts DOT’s attempt to pin ferry troubles on Legislature
Stedman comes to the defense of his “beloved marine highway.”
January 2020
Comic: The Birds
It’s all about having a conversation.
State finally releases ferry system study, finding privatization is ‘not feasible’
The report finds that no routes could be operated at even a break-even level by a private company. The nearest to profitable would still require a $370,000 subsidy.
Murkowski says impeachment is about following process, will wait to decide on witnesses
Would she like to hear what Bolton has to say? Yes, but she’ll wait ’til later in the impeachment process to decide if it’s needed.
Bipartisan group of legislators pan proposed ‘anti-apprenticeship’ regulations
Legislators are concerned the regulations would lead to less safe work places. The Department of Labor says concerns about deaths are “rhetorical.”
Several newspapers hit by layoffs, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner pursuing non-profit status
It’s been a rough start of the year for newspapers.
Judge rules state was wrong to block Recall Dunleavy application
The judge found all but one of the recall campaign’s claims against the governor meet the grounds for recall.
Elections reform group submits whopping 41,068 signatures for initiative
ANCHORAGE—It took several trips for the backers of an election reform initiative to bring the boxes containing 41,068 signatures into the Anchorage Division of Elections…
Berkowitz pitches ‘community dividend’ to Legislature, says Anchorage could take over services
The idea comes as the Anchorage Assembly is considering instituting new taxes to fill the gap left by dwindling state assistance to communities.
Following assault on LGBTQ activist, some legislators push to update Alaska’s hate crime laws
Legislators are seeking to add gender identity and sexual orientation to the protected classes in Alaska’s hate crime laws.