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Alaska · AlaskaRep. George Rauscher, R-Sutton, speaks Tuesday on the floor of the Alaska House in favor of legislation that revamps the transmission system that Railbelt utilities use to ship energy. Rauscher is the bill's sponsor. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)The Alaska House on Tuesday approved a bill that would overhaul the way electricity is transmitted along the most heavily populated region of the state. The bill, originally introduced by Gov. Mi…See the Story
Alaska House approves bill designed to unify Railbelt electric transmission system • Alaska Beacon
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Alaska · AlaskaRep. Stanley Wright, R-Anchorage (center), talks with his chief of staff, Forrest Wolfe about a proposed amendment to Senate Bill 140 on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)The Alaska Legislature has acted to make it easier for out-of-state physical therapists to practice in Alaska and for Alaska-licensed physical therapists to practice in other states. Senate Bill 74, from Sen. David Wilson, R-Wasilla, passed the Alaska…See the Story
Alaska lawmakers vote to have state join nationwide physical therapist licensing program • Alaska Beacon
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Alaska · AlaskaRep. Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, passes the conference committee gavel to Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, after examining it Monday, May 13, 2024. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)The Alaska Legislature is close to a final vote on the annual state budget, which includes a Permanent Fund dividend of about $1,655 per recipient. The exact figure will depend on the number of approved recipients. On Tuesday, members of a joint House-Senate conference…See the Story
Ahead of final day, Alaska lawmakers settle on PFD near $1,655 per recipient • Alaska Beacon
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Alaska · AlaskaThe downtown Anchorage skyline is seen on June 3, 2022, nestled between the Cook Inlet coast and the Chugach Mountains. Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, and the wider Southcentral region depend on Cook Inlet natural gas as the source of energy for electricity and heat. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)With a Wednesday adjournment deadline looming, Alaska legislators moved forward with some legislation aimed at ensuring reliable energy deliv…See the Story
Bill slashing royalties for Cook Inlet gas and oil wins approval in Alaska House • Alaska Beacon
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Property · AlaskaSen. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, speaks with Sen. Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel, during a Senate Floor session on May 11, 2024. (Photo by Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon)Members of the Alaska Senate approved a bill that would increase the penalties for damaging or defacing property owned by religious organizations and used for religious purposes on Saturday. It will return to the House for concurrence on changes made in Senate committees. Sen. Matt Claman…See the Story
Church, synagogue vandalism to be punishable as a felony in Alaska under passed bill • Alaska Beacon
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Alaska · AlaskaSen. Kelly Merrick, R-Eagle River, is seen on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, during a meeting of the Senate Finance Committee. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)The Alaska Legislature has ordered the creation of a long-term mining development plan for “critical and essential minerals” important to high-technology and defense manufacturing. Senate Bill 118, from Sen. Kelly Merrick, R-Eagle River, passed the state Senate on a 20-0 vote in late April, …See the Story
Alaska Legislature approves additional planning for mines to benefit high-tech industries • Alaska Beacon
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Kodiak · KodiakFishing boats are seen in Kodiak's St. Paul Harbor on Oct. 3, 2022. Glutted world markets, plunging prices, reduced consumer demand and other problems have afflicted all sectors of the fishing industry. A measure passed by lawmakers would establish a task force to come up with recommended actions for responding to those problems. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)A special legislative panel is to make recommendations about state policies to r…See the Story
Alaska lawmakers approve task force to consider responses to seafood industry ‘implosion’ • Alaska Beacon
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Alaska · AlaskaFrom right to left, Denali, Mount Hunter and Mount Foraker are seen from the frozen Talkeetna River on the evening of March 9, 2024. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)From right to left, Denali, Mount Hunter and Mount Foraker are seen from the frozen Talkeetna River on the evening of March 9, 2024. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)For a journalist, it’s hard to imagine an entry on a public official’s calendar more enticing than four hours…See the Story
Something woolly is afoot in Alaska • Alaska Beacon
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