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Murkowski asks for longer Pebble comment period
Elizabeth Harball, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Anchorage
Sen. Lisa Murkowski has sent a letter asking the federal government to extend the comment period for the proposed Pebble Mine in the Bristol Bay region. The current 90-day public comment period ends on May 30. The senator wants the Army Corps of Engineers to give the public an additional 30 days to weigh in.
Two tribes, Dunleavy at odds over tribal sovereignty
Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Bethel
Two tribes say that Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his administration aren’t doing enough to consult with their leaders on big issues facing the state.
Dunleavy not planning marijuana board repeal this session
Associated Press
Gov. Mike Dunleavy does not plan to introduce legislation this session that would propose eliminating the board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry.
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Alaska Legislature approves conflict of interest revisions
Associated Press
The Alaska Legislature has voted to change conflict of interest rules passed last year that members complained limited them from interacting with constituents and being involved with legislation
City of Nome again delays reading on public safety commission
Emily Hofstaedter, KNOM – Nome
The City of Nome is no closer to having a public safety commission after the City Council decided again to delay the second reading of the ordinance during Monday night’s meeting.
Alaska chief medical officer accepts job with CDC
Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
Alaska’s former chief medical officer, Dr. Jay Butler, has accepted a job with the CDC as the head of the office of infectious disease. He says although his mandate at CDC is broad for disease control, covering nearly all except malaria, there are priority areas.
