And: Lawmakers seek to close 'loophole' in law on sexual assault by medical providers
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Good afternoon. It's Tuesday, March 31.

In today's newsletter:

  • Mayors of five Alaska boroughs who would see a portion of the Alaska LNG project 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 notorious Chili Parlor in Anchorage was the object of legal disputes throughout the 1940s, concluding with a guilty verdict against its formidable proprietor in 1948. In his latest column, historian David Reamer tells the story of the most popular "chili" in town: The Anchorage restaurant that was actually a brothel.

Anchorage weather


It's sunny again today with a high near 36 degrees. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies through Thursday, but cloudy conditions on Friday. Daytime temperatures will climb into the high 30s in the next few days.

Here's what else is making headlines in Alaska today.

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Borough mayors say Dunleavy proposal to cut property taxes for Alaska LNG 'needs a lot of work' →

The mayors said they support the project and generally recognize it needs some level of local tax relief, but they're concerned about increased costs to services if the project is built.

Hot dogs and hot laps: Southcentral Alaska ski hill stewards help preserve access to snow sports →

Each winter, a mixture of staff and volunteers at Hilltop, Arctic Valley and Skeetawk ski areas cook, shovel and teach the next generation of skiers.

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Political group attacks South Anchorage Assembly candidate from both left and right with contradictory mailers →

One mailer accuses incumbent Zac Johnson of being too progressive. The second mailer accuses him of hiding his "far-right, conservative voting record" and support for "the MAGA Agenda."


Related: Anchorage vote centers open today for the April 7 municipal election

Alaska lawmakers seek to address 'loophole' in law on sexual assault by medical providers →

The legislation follows a high-profile Juneau case in which a chiropractor was accused of assaulting more than a dozen patients during treatment.

Alaska lawmakers seek to address 'loophole' in law on sexual assault by medical providers →

Online filers have until 11:59 p.m. Alaska time tonight to turn in their application, while mailed applications must be postmarked no later than March 31.

A giant lease sale could launch a new era of oil exploration on Alaska's North Slope →

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)

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