Dunleavy calls budget passed this week ‘defective’
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy labeled as “defective” the state spending package passed by lawmakers this week and said he was prepared to call them into another special session next week if they do not act before the current special session expires.
Legislative special session gets underway June 23
Another special session of the Alaska Legislature gets underway on June 23. Meanwhile, Gov. Mike Dunleavy directed his administration to begin distributing layoff notices to state workers in the event of a government shutdown.
Police: Anchorage man shot 5 after arguing with homeless people
A 21-year-old man who had argued with homeless people near his workplace allegedly returned to the area over the weekend and fired a long gun several times, killing one and injuring four others, according to charging documents in the case.
Stutes urges Dunleavy to stop moving state toward shutdown
“Alaska just got through one of the toughest years in our history, and the governor should stop using our limited time and money on a lawsuit that will drive us one step closer to a state-imposed shutdown,” said Speaker of the House Louise Stutes.
Alaska offers ferry for free to the Philippines
The state of Alaska is trying to dispose of the 58-year-old ferry Malaspina, and even has offered to give it free to the government of the Philippines.
93 new virus cases in Alaska
State health officials say the overall number of reported COVID-19 cases in Alaska rose last week relative to the previous week, though incidence remains low.
Scoping begins for Copper River Basin Area Plan revision
Scoping sessions are underway in 16 communities to gather information in advance of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources update of the 1986 Copper River Basin Area Plan.
NOAA seeks to fill seats on Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee
NOAA Fisheries is accepting nominations through July 29 to fill vacancies on the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee.
AMSEA course will train the trainers
An intensive “train the trainer” marine safety instructor course specific to commercial fishing will be offered by the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association in Sitka Sept. 20-25.
Alaska House reaches agreement on state budget
The Alaska House reached an agreement intended to avoid a partial government shutdown just days ahead of the new fiscal year.
