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Monthly Archives: March, 2020

State union bosses sued for unfair labor practices

The Division of Personnel and Labor Relations has filed unfair labor practice grievances against two of the major State public employee unions. The Department...

New House Permanent Fund bill: 80% for government

Reps. Chuck Kopp and Jennifer Johnston today introduced House Bill 306, their suggestion for how to pay for government and give some kind of...

Westerdam heads to Juneau early, but no passengers

SHIP HAS NO VIRUS, BUT ONE BUSINESS OWNER IS MAD The first cruise ship of the season in Juneau wasn't expected until April 24 with...

House passes a ‘play it safe’ budget, but no dividend yet

After hours of amendments, most of which failed, the Alaska House of Representatives approved a $4.5 billion operating budget. The document now goes to the...

Just say ‘no’ to politically driven recall petition

By CYNTHIA HENRY We need your help. Alaska is facing an important political issue that could change the course of our great state. I have...

Democrats, media win: Penney cancels Dunleavy contract to develop business

After weeks of badgering by Democrats in the Legislature, the rainmaker hired to lead a business development effort for the State of Alaska has...

Bernie supporters advise weaponizing virus against Trump supporters

'TYPHOID MARY' VOWS TO 'EXECUTE PLAN' Facebook hasn't yet suspended the account of one Alaska-based "Justin Boot" for suggesting to readers that if they contract...

Fuel tax hike passes Senate, now for House consideration

Senate Bill 115, doubling the tax on gasoline for motorists, passed the Senate today 12-5, with Republicans and Democrats lining up on each side...

Gov. Dunleavy adds millions to deal with COVID-19 virus

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has requested the Legislature appropriate $4 million in State funding, which would release receipt authority for $9 million in additional federal...

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