Juneau, Alaska – The Alaska Legislature Wednesday, with unanimous passage in the Alaska Senate, approved a resolution honoring the importance of Senator Ted Stevens’ service and legacy as a vital part of the history of Alaska. House Joint Resolution 15, by the House Rules Committee, recognizes the long and distinguished leadership of Senator Stevens on […]
Juneau, Alaska – The Alaska House of Representatives Thursday voted to bring Alaska Native Corporations’ rules up to date. House Bill 149, by Representative Lance Pruitt, gives Alaska Native Corporations that were incorporated prior to July 1, 1989 the option to amend their articles of incorporation, reducing the quorum requirements for a meeting of shareholders […]
Juneau, Alaska – The Alaska House of Representatives Tuesday unanimously passed legislation aimed at keeping the Alaska Railroad Corporation’s (ARRC) passenger services on track and avoid costly penalties by the Federal Railroad Administration. House Bill 140, by House Finance Co-Chair Steve Thompson, authorizes the ARRC to issue up to $37 million in tax-exempt bonds backed […]
Juneau, Alaska – In hopes of restoring certainty to the Alaska LNG Project, House Speaker Mike Chenault and Senate President Kevin Meyer held multiple meetings over the last six days with Governor Bill Walker to consider a compromise outside of House Bill 132. Those attempts at an agreement on how to move forward on natural […]