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Panel finds Alaska lawmaker violated ethics law

Panel finds Alaska lawmaker violated ethics law

    From the Associated Press By BECKY BOHRER JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A legislative ethics panel said it found by “clear and convincing evidence” that an Alaska lawmaker violated ethics law by disclosing the existence of a complaint that was considered confidential. At a public hearing Tuesday, Republican Rep. […]

Keep Your Campaign Signs Legal

Keep Your Campaign Signs Legal

DOT&PF reminds Alaskans of laws guiding campaign signs (JUNEAU, Alaska) – With political campaigns underway across the state, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is reminding Alaskans that the use of public rights-of-way for political advertising is prohibited. In 1998, Alaskans overwhelmingly voted to keep the state free […]

Alaska marijuana tax collections reach another new high

Alaska marijuana tax collections reach another new high

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — State marijuana tax revenue has reached another new high in Alaska. The state Department of Revenue reported collecting nearly $1.2 million in May. It is the fourth time this year that state tax collections topped $1 million. Cultivation facilities pay the tax, which is imposed when […]