Corporate Personhood
The issue of corporate personhood has been brought up repeatedly by callers to the show, and the chance to talk about it now arises with the creation of an organization that is asking political candidates to take a pledge to oppose it. The legal implications are of course obvious with the current Hobby Lobby case and the Citizens United and Boy Scouts of America rulings that preceded it.
APRN: Tuesday, 4/1 at 10:00am
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Seismologists, Lawmakers Call For Earthquake Early Warning System
In Congress today, a House subcommittee marked the 5oth anniversary of the Great Alaska Earthquake with a hearing focused on what scientists have learned from that event that can prepare the nation for the next big temblor or tsunami. Seismologists and several lawmakers said Congress needs to pony up for an earthquake early warning system.
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Gov. Parnell Asking For Investigation National Guard Sexual Assaults
Governor Parnell is asking the federal National Guard Bureau to investigate cases of sexual assault in Alaska’s National Guard. In a press release, Parnell wrote he is “deeply concerned by reports of sexual assaults and other behavior creating a hostile environment and culture within portions of the Alaska National Guard.”
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Choose Respect Campaign Marches Across State
Senator Peter Micciche was leading the crowd at Juneau’s Choose Respect march that started on the steps of the State Capitol on Thursday. Governor Sean Parnell’s Choose Respect campaign is geared towards eradicating domestic violence and sexual assault in the state.
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Governor Leads Valdez Choose Respect Rally
Governor Parnell led the Choose Respect rally in Valdez today.
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With Talk Of Minimum Wage Bill, Initiative Sponsors On Guard
This week, the House Majority Caucus released a new poll showing that about 70 percent of Alaskans support a citizen's initiative to raise the minimum wage. Now, that's got some legislators talking about making the change themselves. But initiative sponsors are not welcoming the possibility.
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Mat-Su Borough Rejects Ordinance Restricting Cell Tower Construction
A proposed Matanuska Susitna Borough "tall tower" ordinance has been found to be toothless, according to the Borough's planning commission. The public is expected to weigh in on the ordinance at an upcoming Borough Assembly meeting.
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Moose Derbies May Be Allowed
A bill that adds big bull moose derbies to the list of games of chance that can be permitted by the state, passed the House yesterday. Representative Tammie Wilson’s bill would allow a municipality or non-profit organization to be permitted to sell tickets to hunters, and award prizes to those who kill moose with the biggest antlers.
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Unalaska Gears Up For Statewide Disaster Drill
For the most part, Unalaska was shielded from the devastation of the 1964 earthquake. But there’s no telling if it will be next time. That’s why Unalaska and dozens of other communities around the state kicked off a series of emergency drills today.
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Jim Stone Recalls 1964 Earthquake Experiences
Fifty-years ago today, Anchorage resident Jim Stone was about 11-years-old. His father was in the Air Force and the family had moved to Alaska four years earlier. He says he remembers the family dog had been very nervous in the hours before the shaking started. When the quake struck, Jim says his mom was making TV dinners while he and his dad and brother were watching Fireball XL5 on a portable television on a roller stand.
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Alaska News Nightly: March 27, 2014
Seismologists, Lawmakers Call For Earthquake Early Warning System; Gov. Parnell Asking For Investigation National Guard Sexual Assaults; Choose Respect Campaign Marches Across State; Governor Leads Valdez Choose Respect Rally; With Talk Of Minimum Wage Bill, Initiative Sponsors On Guard; Moose Derbies May Be Allowed; Mat-Su Borough Rejects Ordinance Restricting Cell Tower Construction; Unalaska Gears Up For Statewide Disaster Drill; Jim Stone Recalls 1964 Earthquake Experiences
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Court: Reinstate Tongass Roadless Rule Exemption
A federal appeals court issued an opinion today saying the roadless rule should not apply to Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.
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Murkowski Presses Demand for King Cove Road
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’s normally not one for drama, but she has stepped up the rhetoric on one issue: The King Cove road. Murkowski says Interior Secretary Sally Jewell is the only person standing between the people of King Cove and their access to an all-weather airport for medical evacuations Jewell went before a Senate panel to defend the president’s budget today and Murkowski seized the opportunity.
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Two Alaskans, Two Very Different Affordable Care Act Experiences
The deadline to sign up for health insurance is next Monday, March 31st. To accommodate the last minute rush, the Obama administration announced this week you'll be able to enroll as long as you begin the process before the end of the month. After that, you won't be able to buy coverage on healthcare.gov, or anywhere, unless you have a qualifying life event, like getting married or having a child.
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When Disaster Struck, Allen Took Care Of What He Could
March 27th marks the 50th anniversary of Alaska’s Good Friday Earthquake – the largest recorded in North America. Many Sitkans have stories from the epicenter.
Bob Allen is known around Southeast now for his family shipbuilding and cruise business, Allen Marine. But five decades ago, he was fishing south of Kodiak Island far from his family when disaster struck. Allen says when you can’t take care of your own, you take care of what you can.
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Graphite One Resources Purchases Promising Seward Peninsula Claim
Vancouver-based Graphite One Resources announced this month they’ve finalized all land purchases for a promising graphite claim on the Seward Peninsula. But village residents in the area are concerned the proposed mine could harm subsistence resources. And they’re frustrated they haven’t yet heard from company officials.
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Bethel’s Winter House Aims To Reduce Exposure Deaths
A Winter House set up by Bethel’s Lions Club recently completed its 90-day project. Their goal was to eliminate winter death by exposure in the Bethel community.
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Alaska News Nightly: March 26, 2014
Court: Reinstate Tongass Roadless Rule Exemption; Murkowski Presses Demand for King Cove Road; Two Alaskans, Two Very Different Affordable Care Act Experiences; When Disaster Struck, Allen Took Care Of What He Could; The Great Alaska Earthquake: 50 Years Later; Graphite One Resources Purchases Promising Seward Peninsula Claim; Bethel’s Winter House Aims To Reduce Exposure Deaths
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Anchorage Assembly – Seat 1B
Candidates for Anchorage Assembly Seat 1b, Patrick Flynn and Mark Martinson, discuss local issues with host Michael Carey.
Anchorage Assembly – Seat 2C
Candidates for Anchorage Assembly Seat 2C – Sharon Gibbons and Bill Starr – discuss local issues with host Michael Carey.