Category: State
State seeks public comment on industrial hemp pilot program
By Leigh Armstrong and Lilly Milman The Alaska Division of Agriculture is accepting public comment on proposed regulations for an industrial hemp pilot program. The division is working to identify the different types of...
Opinion: Alaska needs to stop dreaming of big projects
By Larry Persily Alaskans like superlatives: The largest state in the union and boasting the most coastline, tallest mountain, lowest recorded temperature, largest national park and biggest national forest. We take pride in our...
None of the budget numbers look good for ferry system
By Larry Persily It’s looking likely that the state ferries will have to operate on less funding...
Survey shows Southeast leaders don’t support governor’s deep budget cuts
By Larry Persily An annual survey of Southeast Alaska business leaders shows they strongly disagree with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposals to significantly cut state spending for education and community services while paying a...
State considers new ferry terminal farther north of Juneau
By Larry Persily The Alaska Department of Transportation is working on a $27 million plan to build...
On-site marijuana usage permits available for retailers
Licensed marijuana retailers in Alaska can start applying on April 11 for permits to allow on-site consumption of their products. Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer on March 12 signed the regulations allowing on-site sales. The new rules take...
