The governor is calling for an investigation after a post by a human rights official questioned the appropriateness of a sticker on a truck reading “Black Rifles Matter.”
An analysis on whether a major liquefied natural gas project is economically viable is expected to be complete within the next two months, a top adviser to Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Thursday.
Michael Corey, who was voted out of his position over a plea agreement in a sexual assault case, told lawmakers Monday he was “crucified” for following the law.
Gov, Mike Dunleavy told reporters that while he attends an energy conference next week in Texas he hopes the legislature will “get serious” about budget proposals.
The state is proposing rate increases of between 40 percent and nearly 140 percent for residents of Alaska’s state-supported elder-care facilities.
A proposed ballot measure seeks to move Alaska legislative sessions from the state capital of Juneau to the state’s biggest city, Anchorage.
Sen. Bert Stedman, a Sitka Republican, said that would allow time for further discussion about management of the system going forward.
House Democrats introduced a resolution Friday to block the national emergency declaration. If it passes the Democratic-controlled House, it would go to the Republican-held Senate.
Sen. Peter Micciche said Alaska residents can help decide if they want to “live essentially like cavemen” without services they count on or if they want to find a different balance.
Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan says more time is needed to review a document of that size and importance.
Dunleavy has made new appointments to the five-member Marijuana Control Board while also planning to propose repealing its existence.
The Alaska Republican did not explicitly say Tuesday whether she would support a resolution of disapproval if one came before the Senate.
