Alaska Governor Sean Parnell on Tuesday signed House Bill 287, legislation giving incentives to Laska refineries.. The legislation allows an in-state refinery tax credit against state corporate income tax liability for infrastucture expenditures. HB 287, legislation that Parnell himself sponsored, also allows lessees who sell oil to in-state refineries to use its contract price to […]
House Democratic Leader Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage) Tuesday encouraged Alaskans to join the Democratic caucus in observing Alaska National Guard Appreciation Day, Wednesday, July 30, 2014. “The men and women of the Alaska National Guard (ANG) stand watch for us all 24 hours a day,” Tuck said. “They are our co-workers, professional colleagues, friends, and neighbors. I […]
Juneau, Alaska – In a move to ensure greater public safety in the field of midwifery, Governor Sean Parnell signed Senate Bill 156 into law. Sponsored by Senator Pete Kelly, the legislation updates the Certified Direct-Entry Midwife Practice Act. Additionally, the bill requires a certified direct-entry midwife to be licensed, practicing for two years, and […]
There was no damage reported in the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck 50 miles to the west of Gustavus at 2:54 am on Friday morning, but it did shake awake many of Juneau’s residents 98 miles away. The quake that lasted about 20 seconds rattled dishes and other household belongings and caused hanging light fixtures […]