While some residents have labeled her sales tax proposal as regressive, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance used her annual State of the City address to present it as a necessity.
The governor is expected to choose a candidate for each House district before the end of the month. His choice is subject to a confirmation vote by Republican members of the House.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski said a Democrat-backed proposal to extend health care subsidies used by thousands of Alaskans would likely falter in the Senate, but that she is committed to finding a way to ensure the tax credits do not go away at the end of the year.
Advocates, human rights organizations and government agencies have for years called attention to poor conditions at the Tacoma detention center. (via The Seattle Times)
Anchorage voters created a new taxing authority in 2023 to build better access to Chugach State Park and address rising visitation. But since then, no projects have made it out of the design phase.
