Mayors of five Alaska boroughs who would see a portion of the Alaska LNG megaproject built in their backyards said they do not support the governor's bill reducing taxes for the project, at least not as currently written.
A newly formed political group with little information about its funding or expenditures sent a pair of contradictory mailers to South Anchorage residents just days before the municipal election deadline.
A Juneau lawmaker has introduced a bill aimed at closing a gap in state law that has made it harder to prosecute medical providers accused of sexually assaulting patients during treatment.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is calling for an investigation into U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola, alleging that she used a campaign account as "a personal slush fund."
In addition to in-person voting, the centers offer the opportunity to replace a lost or damaged ballot, drop off a mailed ballot or receive other assistance or services, including access to ADA-accessible voting machines.
Two huge companies thought to have little interest in Alaska investment, Shell and ExxonMobil, spent millions to buy new leases on the North Slope — though drilling still faces obstacles. (via Northern Journal)
