State regulators want public input on easing of rules over Alaska’s garbage industry
A public comment period on the state’s existing rules is open through Dec. 5.
State will pull new ferry from shipyard to help cut-off Southeast towns
Maintenance woes have crippled two older ferries, leaving towns isolated.
Alaska Revenue Commissioner Bruce Tangeman to resign
The state’s top taxman will stay in office until a replacement is named.
Dunleavy names temporary alcohol, marijuana boss
Former Anchorage police officer Glen Klinkhart will take over the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office.
Lawsuit over campaign for Dunleavy recall will go to court in January
The case won’t advance as fast as backers of a recall vote wanted.
Board fires Alaska’s top alcohol and marijuana regulator
Erika McConnell clashed with the Department of Public Safety over the powers granted to investigators.
Outside group donates big to Alaska ranked-choice voting ballot measure
Alaskans for Better Elections reported receiving $500,000 from Unite America, a Colorado-based organization largely supported by a member of the Murdoch family.
Alcohol board rejects new limits on entertainment at Alaska breweries and distilleries
Public testimony against a new definition of “entertainment” stretched for more than 1,270 pages.
South Anchorage Republicans nominate 3 candidates for vacant state house seat
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has until Dec. 2 to make a selection.
Tuition, fees to increase at state’s vocational training center
The center was founded in 1969 to train workers for Alaska’s oil industry.
Legal losses show limits of Gov. Dunleavy’s ability to push conservative change
A judge’s ruling Thursday against Dunleavy’s administration is the latest in a string of court losses involving major policy cases.
University of Alaska officials stick to Dunleavy plan, vote to cut budget by $25 million
The Board of Regents postponed decisions on tuition and athletics.