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House passes version of capital budget, Wasilla rep. only dissenting vote
Alaska's House passes a $4.4 billion capital budget with a lone dissent from Wasilla representative. Concerns over PFD size and project funding spark debate. Lawmakers now face reconciling differing budget visions, with PFD payouts between $1,600 and $2,300 at stake.
Jubilee Underwood, candidate for Alaska House, on the Must Read Alaska Show
In this episode of the Must Read Alaska Show, host John Quick welcomes Jubilee Underwood, a dedicated Matanuska-Susitna Valley resident and school board president, as she shares her journey from local advocacy to political candidacy. Underwood discusses her successful efforts to end mask mandates for children just two months after...
Alaska public safety officials give latitude on studded tire deadline
Alaskans north of 60 degrees north latitude have additional time to remove their studded tires this spring. Alaska Department of Public Safety Commissioner James Cockrell cited lingering winter conditions when he made an emergency order on Monday. “Many parts of Alaska are experiencing prolonged winter weather after a near record setting snow season that has […] The post Alaska public safety officials give latitude on studded tire deadline appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
🚧 Construction Alert: Knik-Goose Bay Road, Wasilla - Weekday Shoulder Work
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Alaska. Local commuters and travelers are advised to be attentive to construction crews actively working along Knik-Goose Bay Road, from Fairview Loop to Palmer-Wasilla Highway. This work is part of Phase I of the ongoing project in this area. Expect the presence of construction personnel and equipment in the road shoulders from Monday to Saturday, between the hours of 7AM and 6PM. Your cooperation and attentiveness for safety are appreciated during these times. For more detailed project information and updates, visit the following link: https://akdot.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/2c9f60a616a8472dad5f53b004f12837#project=76.
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