Bethel Court Hears Closing Arguments Of Subsistence Fishermen
Closing arguments were heard today in a Bethel courtroom in the trial of 22 subsistence fishermen accused of fishing for king salmon during closures. The trial began on Monday and included testimony from expert witnesses on both sides.
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Politicians Split On How To Judge New Oil Tax System
Now that a bill lowering taxes on oil companies has passed, the big question is: Will it work?
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Hall Takes Lead Over Write-in in West Anchorage Assembly Race
This weekend, the Anchorage Municipal Clerk's office released updated numbers for the April 2nd Municipal Election, including for the close race in West Anchorage's District 3. By Saturday evening, Ernie Hall had widened the gap between he and the write-ins, leading by more than 300 votes.
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Senate Passes “Stand Your Ground” Law
On Thursday night, the Senate passed a bill that would get rid of the duty to retreat if a person feels threatened, so long as that person has a right to be in that place.
Legislature Passes Interior Gas Trucking Plan
The legislature has approved a plan allowing for natural gas to be trucked from the North Slope down to Fairbanks. It's seen as a way of bringing down energy costs in the Interior.
Measure Changing School District Health Plans Speeding Through Legislature
A measure that would put the state in charge of school districts’ health plans is speeding through the legislature.
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Alaska’s Senators Fail to Block Gun Debate
The Senate voted Thursday morning to open debate on a new package of gun regulations. Neither of Alaska’s senators supported the procedural vote.
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Finance Committee Releases Version Of Oil Tax Overhaul
The House Finance Committee today released their version of a bill that would overhaul the state's oil tax policy. It's forecasted to cut taxes by $3.5 billion over the next five years, a smaller amount than the last proposal. That number is expected to appease swing votes on the bill.
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Senate Passes Bill Blocking Federal Gun Regulations
Earlier this spring, Alaska lawmakers attracted national attention when they introduced legislation that would allow for the arrest of federal agents charged with enforcing gun control laws. On Wednesday, the Senate passed a version of the bill that gets rid of the controversial provision.
Senate Approves Creation of a “Silver Alert” System
A bill setting up a missing persons alert system for seniors with Alzheimer's, veterans with post traumatic stress disorder, and other vulnerable adults passed the Alaska State Senate on Wednesday, after already getting approval in the House.
Senate To Vote on First Steps in Gun Control Debate
The U.S. Senate will vote Thursday whether to begin debate on a package of new gun regulations. The bill aims to strengthen school safety and stiffen penalties for gun trafficking.
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ConocoPhillips Suspends Chukchi Sea Drilling
ConocoPhillips announced today it is suspending its Chuckchi Sea drilling campaign. The company says “regulatory uncertainty” led to the decision.
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More Questions Than Answers On Federal Health Insurance Exchange In Alaska
Alaska's federally run health insurance exchange is supposed to be ready to enroll participants on October 1st. But with that deadline less than six months away, insurance companies and the state's division of insurance say they have little information on what the online insurance marketplace will look like.
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Anchorage Election Update: Public Canvas Thursday, Hand Count of West Anchorage Race Saturday
The Anchorage Assembly got an update on how the review of ballots from last week's election is going at last night's regular Assembly meeting. KSKA's Daysha Eaton has more.
Senate Passes Controversial Abortion Bill
Right now, the state of Alaska is obligated to provide Medicaid funding for all "medically necessary" abortions. Today the Senate passed a bill that would narrow that definition.
House Considers Scrapping Knik Arm Bridge And Toll Authority
The future of the Knik Arm bridge project is now in question. A bill advancing the project was pulled from floor consideration last night, and now a member of the House majority is pushing for a change that would take away the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority's independence.
F-16s at Eielson are Grounded
The Air Force has grounded the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base due to federal budget restrictions. The Squadron of F-16s is the same one the Air Force has considered relocating to Joint Base Elemendorf Richardson near Anchorage.
Investigators Looking At Alleged Assault By Juneau Football Coach
Oregon investigators are taking the lead in the case of an assistant Juneau high school football coach who allegedly knocked out a student during a sparring match. Juneau Police Sargent Chris Burke says the Juneau School District notified them about the incident on Friday.
Nominee to Lead Energy Department Noncommittal on LNG Exports
President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the Energy Department, Ernest Moniz, director of the MIT Energy Initiative, testified before the Senate Energy Committee today.
State Vehicles Block Abortion Protesters in Front of the Capitol Building
Protesters with the anti-abortion Center for Bioethical Reform held up large signs across from the state capitol building in Juneau this week, depicting graphic images of aborted fetuses.