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Governor urges Senate Republicans to quickly confirm Mike Shower of Wasilla February 20, 2018 JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker has appointed Mike Shower of Wasilla to represent District E in the Alaska Senate. Mr. Shower was selected from names forwarded by Republicans in the district to the Governor for consideration […]
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska environmental conservation officials warned lawmakers that budget cuts are increasing the dangers to residents. The state Department of Environmental Conservation gave the warning as lawmakers work this week to finalize the budgets of various state agencies, the Juneau Empire reported Wednesday. The department has seen […]
Appointments fill vacancies on Anchorage District, Superior Court and Sitka Superior Court February 12, 2018 JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker today announced that he has filled three outstanding judicial vacancies. Governor appointed Jude Pate of Sitka to the Sitka Superior Court, Michael Logue of Anchorage to the Anchorage District […]
from the Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A national group is focusing on Alaska in a bid to get the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit a 2010 decision that upended how campaigns are run in this country. The court decision paved the way for corporations and unions to make […]
Advertisement JANUARY 17, 2018 JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker today announced the next steps to build a Safer Alaska. A suite of legislation aimed at addressing the rising crime rate Alaska has seen over the last several years was transmitted to the legislature, and later today, the Department of Law […]
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska state Sen. Mike Dunleavy plans to resign his seat to focus on running for governor. In a statement released Monday, the Wasilla Republican said the best way for him to advocate for his constituents’ values is to devote his full time and attention to ensuring […]
Former Attorney General fills open public seat; Larry Cash to shift focus to Asian trade efforts December 28, 2017 JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker announced today that he has appointed Craig Richards to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees. Advertisement The governor-appointed board is composed of six […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans rammed a $1.5 trillion overhaul of business and personal income taxes through the House Thursday, edging toward the code’s biggest rewrite in three decades and the first major legislative triumph for President Donald Trump and the GOP after 10 bumpy months of controlling government. The mostly […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed the repeal of a banking rule that would let consumers join together to sue their bank or credit card company to resolve financial disputes. The president signed the measure at the White House privately. Journalists were not present for the signing. The […]
