The KSRM News Department compiled some of the top stories from this past week.
Monday 1/18
Koch Declares Candidacy for State House, Gara Seeks to Cap Legislator’s Per Diems, Personal Use Fishery Priority Bill Still Awaiting Action, Ninilchik Traditional Council Starting Fixed Bus Routes this Summer, RCA Grants Homer Electric Interim Rate Increase
Tuesday
Navarre Says Capital Needs on Hold During Budget Discussions, Palin Endorses Trump with “Anti-Establishment” Speech in Iowa, Senators Preview 2016 Legislative Tone
Wednesday
Walker Happy With Exxon Statements, Private Industry Investing During State Budget Stall, Senate Finance Considers Governor’s Proposed Budget, AMP Test Under Fire, Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit Seize Drugs, Cash, Firearms During Arrests
Thursday
Tribal, School Leaders Ask for Pot Restrictions, Marijuana Task Force Finalizes Recommendations to Assembly, Arbitration Set for Unions, District After No Agreement Reached
Friday
Kenai Spur Highway Relocation 2018 at Earliest, Kenai’s Investments Following Downturn in Stock Market, Federal Agency Calls for Further Research into Seabird Die-off, Hospital Looks to Fill OBGYN Vacancy After Dr. Anderson’s Departure, Alaska Tax Division: Can Marijuana Taxes Be Paid in Only Cash?