Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell yesterday transmitted legislation to change Alaska's oil tax regime to foster new production and encourage further development of current sources to stem the decline in North Slope production.
It was announced today by United States Attorney Karen Loeffler, that a Federal Grand Jury had returned an indictment against the man apprehended in Texas on March 13th, Israel Keyes. He is being charged Kidnapping resulting in the death of 18-year-old Samantha Koenig as well as Receiving and Possessing Ransom Money and Access Device Fraud.
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.
After running into the wee hours of the morning, the Alaska Legislature began to look to their lives beyond the capital as they anticipated going back to their hometowns across the state. Their celebrations were came too soon.