FAIRBANKS — For the first time in Alaska’s child welfare history, the state is entering into an agreement with a Tribal organization that supports and recognizes the ability of a Tribe to provide services to its own citizens, increasing the likelihood for Tribal foster children to stay in their communities with relatives, culture, and traditions.
Three South-Central man pled guilty and were sentenced for the violating the Lacey act in the illegal hunting, take and transport of two bull Moose, shot in the Denali National Park in September of 2012 it was announced by US Atty. Karen L. Loeffler on Monday.
Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell Saturday announced he will decline the pay increase recommended by the Alaska State Officers Compensation Commission. The governor will ask the commission and Legislature to take the necessary steps to honor his request.
Friday, Representative Les Gara and Representative Scott Kawasaki announced they were filing legislation to prevent recently recommended pay raises for the governor and his top cabinet members from taking effect while Alaskans suffer from cuts to state services and the state is depleting its savings.