State District Court Judge Kirsten Swanson sentenced Zach Fansler to one year of probation, roughly $900 in restitution and 80 hours of community service. He also must undergo an alcohol assessment program and follow any treatment recommendations.
He was charged in Juneau court, where an initial hearing is set for later this month.
Alaska’s gubernatorial campaign this year has turned into a heavyweight title fight. But the undercards should make for some exciting races, too.
Zach Fansler, a former Democratic representative from Bethel, has reached a deal with state prosecutors.
The Legislature passed a bill designed to make it easier for Alaskans to borrow money for energy-efficiency upgrades like solar panels and natural gas heating equipment, then pay it back on their monthly utility bills.
The existing education tax credit allowed companies to deduct $250,000 from their taxes in exchange for a $300,000 donation to schools.
Regulators wanted Alaska's craft distilleries to stop serving mixed drinks and cocktails, saying that wasn't authorized by law.
We're taking a look this week at bills the Alaska Legislature passed in its blitz of votes on its final day of work earlier this month. First, legislation that requires doctors and hospitals to publish lists of prices for their most commonly performed procedures.
Dan Saddler and Lora Reinbold, while both Republicans, have taken different approaches in their House careers.
But the money will not completely close budget gaps or reverse years of staff cuts.
The Alaska Legislature passed a fully funded state operating budget Saturday, then struck a deal on the capital budget and adjourned for the summer.
The Alaska Legislature has advanced an array of important bills in the past several days as lawmakers neared the end of their annual session. Here's how you might be affected.
The Legislature advanced a bevy of important bills late this week, with major implications for important government programs and individual Alaskans.
A fragile consensus on the overhaul collapsed this week amid a push by bar owners to add further restrictions on over-the-counter sales of beers and drinks at breweries and distilleries.
Lawmakers are expected to pass a capital budget and an annual operating budget before leaving Juneau for the summer.
The deal, which caps annual withdrawals from the $65 billion fund, doesn't directly affect Alaskans' annual dividend payments. Dividend amounts would be decided each year.
The deal would not directly affect Alaskans' dividend checks.
Jonrowe, who just competed in what she said was her last Iditarod, is contemplating a run for the Alaska Legislature.
Alaska legislative leaders say they're still having productive meetings in private, even after a week in which most high-profile bills remained stuck in place.
A woman filed a complaint after she repeatedly asked Juneau Democratic Rep. Justin Parish to stop calling her and touching her, according to a report in the Juneau Empire.
