It has been two years since BP's Deepwater Horizon accident that took the lives of 11 of its crew and sank into the Gulf of Mexico, gushing oil into the environment for 87 days. Yesterday, former members of the now dissolved commission created by President Obama in the aftermath of the disaster released a report.
Yesterday, crewmembers of the United States Coast Guard Cutter "Healy" were presented the Coast Guard Unit Commendation for extremely meritorious service in support of Coast Guard operations during their seven-month 2011 science mission that ended with an escort for the tanker "Renda" to Nome.
Begich's Legislation will improve tax rules for small business expansion.
Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell yesterday urged lawmakers to pass House Bill 359, his legislation strengthening penalties for human trafficking, on the first day of the special session.