A distraught Soldotna woman with a handgun prompted a state trooper response to a Soldotna residence on Monday evening, troopers reported on the trooper dispatch. Troopers responded to the address at 6: 52 pm on Monday in reference to a woman who had fired a handgun in the home while issuing threats. They contacted 56-year-old […]
Juneau, AK – Monday, Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy announced “A Statewide Discussion for a Permanent Fiscal Plan” a series of community focused discussions and meetings to outline a permanent fiscal plan for Alaska, including the vision behind his FY2020 budget proposal and a package of constitutional amendments meant to address the state’s long-term […]
Hearings aim for broad input from Alaskans as policymakers face historic budget decisions JUNEAU – The House Finance Committee on Monday finalized its schedule for a series of public hearings that will take place in communities across Alaska beginning later this week. While the committee typically holds public input hearings in the Alaska State […]
HB98 gives law enforcement, prosecutors additional tools to address property theft JUNEAU – Friday, House Judiciary Chair Representative Matt Claman (D-Anchorage) filed legislation to strengthen Alaska’s laws related to theft and other offenses against property. Under House Bill 98, prosecutors would gain an important tool to hold repeat theft offenders accountable. The legislation would […]