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For fourth consecutive year, gas pipeline boss is Alaska’s top-paid public executive
Frank Richards, executive director of the state corporation in charge of a long-planned trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline, is ...
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'A lot of work ahead of us': Alaska lawmakers talk priorities on smooth first day of session
The first day always involves more pomp and circumstance than legislating, and this time was no exception — but senators ...
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Peninsula legislators take oaths of office
Peninsula legislators taking oaths of office on Tuesday were Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski; Rep. Justin Ruffridge, R-Soldotna; Rep. Bill Elam, R-Nikiski; and Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer. Each won ...
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34th Alaska Legislature gavels in smoothly — now the hard part begins
The 20-member Senate gaveled in at the Alaska State Capitol shortly after its scheduled 1 p.m. start time and the 40-member House did likewise an hour later, with Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom swearing in ...
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Alaska Legislature convenes session with aligned bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate
Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak, hugs Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom in the House chamber as the Alaska Legislature opened its session in Juneau. (Marc Lester / ADN) JUNEAU — The Alaska House and Senate ...
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Practicing the art of of seeking funds from lawmakers during a lean year at the Alaska State Capitol
A recently established statewide cultural trust hoping to award its first arts grants this fall is asking the Alaska State Legislature for $733,000 — a dollar for each resident — this spring, but ...
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Legislative session officially begins in Juneau
As lawmakers ascended on the Capitol for the start of the new session and 34th Legislature on Tuesday, priorities are beginning to take shape, with education, energy, and the economy drawing focus.