James Murphy

The initiative to spend down the remaining funds includes four resolutions that would significantly reduce public input.

The costs and inconvenience of wearing a mask are trivial, but the potential benefits are large.

One of the many items on the agenda for the new legislative session is Governor Parnell's proposal to establish a $400 million endowment for merit scholarships. Alaskan students will be able to use the scholarship to attend in-state universities or vocational schools. The amount a student receives will be based upon his or her high school grade point average.