Walker goes off list in making pick to Alaska Senate seat
By BECKY BOHRER, Associated PressJUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker on Friday appointed Randall Kowalke to the Alaska Senate seat vacated by Republican Mike Dunleavy of...
Walker pick for Alaska Senate seat withdraws
By BECKY BOHRER, Associated PressJUNEAU — A man nominated by Gov. Bill Walker to fill an open Alaska Senate seat withdrew from consideration Thursday, less...
Senate Republicans confirm Shower for Alaska Senate seat
JUNEAU — The Alaska Senate is getting a new member.Senate Republicans announced Thursday that they have confirmed Mike Shower to fill the seat vacated...
Capitol Report: Almost into the home stretch
Greetings from the Capitol. We are just about two-thirds of the way through the 90-day legislative session. Like every year, there is always a...
Reliance on oil production is not a long term solution
Greetings from Juneau,
The House Finance Committee is working its way through the 96 amendments on the operating budget, and I expect to see it...
Ferry system now fully funded through June 30
A fast track supplemental appropriations bill signed into law on March 27 includes $24 million to fully fund the Alaska Marine Highway System through...
Alaska’s China trade mission will visit Alibaba
An Alaska trade mission to China set for May 19-26 will include meetings and networking with the Alibaba Group, a Chinese multinational e-commerce, retail,...
Legislative Update: House votes 21-19 to pass FY19 operating budget
Greetings from Juneau.After two weeks of floor debate, and with two weeks left in session, the House passed the FY19 operating budget over to...
Private donations boost funds for legislative internship program
Peak Trust Co., a wealth management firm with offices in Alaska and Nevada, has joined Chugach Alaska Corp. to match a $10,500 gift challenge...
ABC Board gets House approval through 2022
House Bill 299, extending the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to June 20, 2022 has been approved by the House and sent to the State...
