Alaska Legislature

Why Does Alaska Want A Federal Takeover Of Central Park?

AP | AUSTIN BAIRD | Posted 04.01.2012

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — When Alaska state Rep. Kyle Johansen penned a resolution to urge the federal government to take over New York's Central Park, ...

Oil Industry Bypasses Alaska Legislature on Tax Break Campaign

AlaskaDispatch.com | Posted 06.15.2011

AlaskaDispatch.com

The oil industry is continuing to turn up the political heat on lawmakers reluctant to cut taxes on North Slope production even as Gov. Sean Parnell's proposed tax restructuring appears to be put off until next year.

What's the Alaska Legislature Up To?

AlaskaDispatch.com | Posted 05.25.2011

AlaskaDispatch.com

The much-touted Alaska natural gas pipeline project is not coming together as fast as had been projected.

Al Barette, Alaska Board Of Game Nominee, Skins Wolf (VIDEO): Legislature To Vote On Confirmation Friday

AP | By MARY PEMBERTON | Posted 05.25.2011

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP)-- The newest member of the Alaska Board of Game is facing some opposition because of an online video of him skinning a wolf and...

Alaska Lawmakers Override Palin Veto, Take Stimulus Funds

AP | DAN JOLING | Posted 05.25.2011

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In a final spat with former Gov. Sarah Palin, the Alaska Legislature voted Monday to override her veto of $28.6 million in f...

Manufactured Protesters Are Killing Democracy

Shannyn Moore | Posted 05.25.2011

Shannyn Moore

The "Tea Party" movement flies in the face of what the true patriots in Boston stood for. Corporate lobbying-run groups are creating the illusion of grass roots protests at the health care town hall meetings.

Palin Says Thanks But No Thanks To Stimulus Money

Shannyn Moore | Posted 05.25.2011

Shannyn Moore

Gov. Sarah Palin dropped the hammer today on $80 million from the state budget. In a "bring it on" move, Palin dared the legislature to over-ride her veto.