Redistricting Plan Back in Court
U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason heard oral arguments today in a case against the state division of elections. Judge Gleason is weighing whether or...
Alaska House absences draw attention
Any of four absent members could have changed the outcome of a vote to fund the capital budget this week.
Miller Will Continue Fight Against Division of Elections
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
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Land-Selection Bill Issue in Murkowski Campaign
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
The Sealaska lands-selection bill has become an issue in U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski’s re-election campaign. Primary opponent Joe Miller...
Officials Visiting Mining Operations Near Fairbanks, Delta Junction
Tim Ellis, KUAC – Fairbanks
Officials from the Lake-Peninsula Borough in Southwestern Alaska, will visit mining operations near Fairbanks and Delta Junction this week...
Sitka Urges Governor To Accept Obama’s Medicaid Plan
Several organizations around the state have recently asked Governor Parnell to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, including the Anchorage NAACP, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce and the Alaska Chamber.
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Alaska officials fighting mad over Arctic lease cancellation
When the Obama Administration announced the cancelation of drilling opportunities in the Arctic Ocean, the reaction of Alaska’s congressional delegation and governor was swift and terrible. They're pledging a bold response, which, if Rep. Don Young has his way, involves renting a drilling rig.
Johansen Loses Leadership Post; Thomas, Wilson Move Up
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
One of the most powerful members of Alaska’s House of Representatives has left the Republican-led majority caucus.
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McAdams Campaign Stressing Jobs, Resource Development
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott McAdams spent the last two days campaigning and fundraising in Fairbanks. Yesterday,...
Budget cuts rely on Medicaid savings that will be difficult to achieve
Once a state makes someone eligible for Medicaid, they’re entitled to receive health care — and their provider is entitled to be paid.
As House Leadership Calls For End To Point Thomson Litigation, Attorneys Request Extension
Attorneys challenging the Point Thomson settlement have requested more time to prepare a new brief on the case. The potential delay has rankled legislative leaders, who think it’s inappropriate for Gov. Bill Walker to remain a plaintiff in an ongoing lawsuit against the state.
British Ambassador Takes First Trip to Alaska
British Ambassador Sir Nigel Sheinwald is visiting Alaska for the first time, and he has a lot on his plate.
Chenault Extends Record As House Speaker
Nikiski Republican Mike Chenault will serve his fourth term as House Speaker in the Alaska State Legislature. That will make him the longest serving speaker in legislative history.
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NOAA says revised analysis could allow Southeast king salmon troll fishing, despite ruling
A fisheries official says a summer troll season for king salmon in Southeast Alaska is possible, despite a federal judge’s recent ruling to the contrary.
Prosecutors Say Weyhrauch Not Entitled to Recover Legal Fees
Federal prosecutors are saying that former state Representative Bruce Weyhrauch is not entitled to recover his legal fees, even though corruption charges against him have been dropped.
ATV Decision Could Inform Pebble Mine Case
Back in July, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled that the state was inappropriately granting permits for ATV usage on park land. The decision affected about 200 families who use their four wheelers to cross park lands to get to their property. Last week, the Court reissued their decision, and the way they handled the case could offer a clue on how they'll handle other questions of land management, including one involving the proposed Pebble Mine.
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Fishermen Debate Merits of Possible Southeast Mine
A Canadian company is exploring copper and zinc deposits at the Palmer Project site north of Haines. It’s not even a proposed project yet – but it’s is already dividing the community of Haines. One group having a hard time forming consensus on the issue is the commercial fishing fleet in the Northern Lynn Canal.
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Lawmakers, open meeting advocates criticize conditions for attending Dunleavy meetings
Dunleavy’s office described the events as discussions of the governor’s budget plan and amendment proposals. The next day, Americans for Prosperity Alaska posted online that it was hosting the events, along with terms and conditions for attendees.
Russia Builds Military Bases in Arctic
Russian news outlets report ships have unloaded pre-fabricated buildings to create military installations on Russia’s Wrangel Island and Cape Schmidt. Both are about 300 miles from Alaska’s Point Hope.
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Native American Energy Act Passes Committee Vote
The House Natural Resources Committee Wednesday passed Alaskan Congressman Don Young’s Native American Energy Act. Among other actions, the bill establishes five Indian Energy Development Offices within the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Young says the legislation also hold plaintiffs, rather than defendants, liable when an energy development project on Indian or Alaska Native Corporation land is delayed by what he calls “frivolous” lawsuits.