Governor Parnell Pulls Oil and Gas Tax Legislation from the Table
In an unexpected move, Alaska's Governor Parnell removed the Oil and Gas Production taxes from consideration by the Alaska Legislature during this current Special Session.
Body of Missing Snow Machiner Found in the Tanana River
Yesterday morning about 9 am it was reported to the VPSO in Tanana Village that George Roberts, age 40 of Tanana had gotten separated from a group of snow machiners he was traveling with the night before and had not returned to the village.
Sen. Begich on the importance of the Duck Stamp bill
April 24, 2012 – Sen. Begich testifies at the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife about the importance of his "Duck Stamp" bill. The bill is formally called The Migratory Bird Habitat Investment and Enhancement Act.
Begich Urges Yes Vote on Violence Against Women Reauthorization
Senator Mark Begich today spoke on the floor of the United States Senate urging his colleagues to pass the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization (VAWA), which is scheduled to come up for a vote later this week. The bill has not been reauthorized since 2006 and would reauthorize existing VAWA grant programs to prevent and […]