Author: APRN News

The state’s House and Senate have approved a resolution supporting Canadian independence, a “slap” to Trump.

Senate Bill 113 would update the corporate income tax for companies doing business online in Alaska, and pay for parts of an education funding bill now on Gov. Dunleavy’s desk.

At the bare minimum, the Matanuska would require at least $45 million to return to service and around $130 million if it’s certified for international travel.

Democrats tried to whip up debate over drilling in the Arctic Refuge. Republicans sat silently and voted down all the amendments seeking to gut energy provisions in the reconciliation bill.

With oil prices low and likely to go lower, and uncertain federal revenue, senators say this year’s budget is tight — and that next year’s will be tighter.