Alaska environmental regulators introduce plan to monitor cruise ship pollution after Gov. Dunleavy vetoed funding for onboard observers
Hired inspectors and spot checks are planned under a new approach for stopping polluters.
Hired inspectors and spot checks are planned under a new approach for stopping polluters.
Senate President Peter Micciche said the governor’s action was actually caused by the failure of the House to organize and formally invite the governor.
They’re paid for access to and intelligence on what’s happening in the Capitol — but for now, they’re not allowed in the building.
The measure’s author said it’s aimed at improving election security, but one Fairbanks lawmaker called it “a voter suppression bill, plain and simple.”
Jeff Landfield, who runs the political website, sued Gov. Mike Dunleavey.
The Senate’s new majority includes 13 Republicans and a single Democrat.
While many legislators agree with Dunleavy that resolution is needed on the divisive PFD, some bristle at going to an advisory vote, arguing they were elected to make tough decisions.
The money will be divided between Anchorage and the rest of the state.
The group said it has collected just under 50,000 signatures so far. To force a recall, they must gather 71,252 signatures in the effort fueled in part by anger over budget cuts proposed by Dunleavy in 2019.
Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, received a unanimous vote on the Senate floor after months of negotiations.
Ed Sniffen is intended to replace Kevin Clarkson, who resigned in August amid a scandal.
The state House and state Senate are on track to convene Tuesday — straight into a deadlock.
The Dimond Center in Anchorage will remain closed on Sunday as a precaution.
Murkowski did not reveal whether she would vote to convict the president, saying instead, “I will listen carefully and consider the arguments of both sides.”
The legislative session starts Jan. 19 with no public allowed in the building and a lot of plexiglass.
Even after the first-ever oil lease sale, Democratic control of the legislative and executive branches in Washington is forcing Alaskans to reassess the prospects of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Judge Joshua Kindred said he’ll rule next week whether Gov. Mike Dunleavy illegally excluded writer and website owner Jeff Landfield from news conferences.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski has already called on Trump to resign. Sen. Dan Sullivan says that he will “thoroughly examine the arguments and evidence presented.”
The state’s largest Alaska Native organization also praised Sen. Lisa Murkowski, saying she has been “a consistent and brave voice of reason.”
Alaska State Troopers, local police and Capitol security are wary of armed demonstrations.