The Obama administration announced today that as a part of the Department of Interior’s ambitious youth initiative, $6.7 million was set aside to hire young people to work on public lands across the nation. The secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell made the announcement while at an event at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal national wildlife […]
WASHINGTON, DC — Senator Lisa Murkowski today received a memorable birthday present: Senate Appropriations Committee approval of her amendment requiring that genetically-engineered salmon be labeled if the Food and Drug Administration makes the “wrong-headed” decision to approve it. After Murkowski’s lengthy defense and explanation of the need for her amendment and the risks posed […]
Anchorage – Today, Representative Les Gara (D, Anchorage) called on four major oil companies to stop misleading Alaska voters. “When you spend over $8 million to dishonor voters by blitzing them with false information, it’s a reflection you have a weak case,” Gara said of the television and radio ads paid for by BP, ExxonMobil, […]
Alaska will join 26 other states and move to the central issuance format for IDs, drivers licenses, and permits beginning in June of this year, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Beginning next month, all new issues, and renewals will be issued a temporary card that is good for a period of 60 days […]