Dunleavy proposal could give Alaska companies tax breaks if they spend money on worker housing and child care | #alaska | #politics
The Alaska State Capitol in downtown Juneau. (Emily Mesner / ADN archives) Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Monday introduced a proposal that would allow Alaska’s private businesses to reduce their state income tax liability in exchange for providing their employees assistance in paying for child care, energy bills, housing and food. The measure could eventually cost […]
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Bill to protect LGBTQ+ people in Alaska moves forward | #alaska | #politics
The Alaska State Capitol in downtown Juneau, photographed on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. (Emily Mesner / ADN) Support from LGBTQ advocates, a famous Alaska musician and at least one Republican propelled a measure to add protections for LGBTQ+ people in Alaska out of the House Labor and Commerce Committee on Monday. Versions of the bill […]
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Alaska Permanent Fund’s board votes to conceal CEO’s performance evaluations from the public | #alaska | #politics
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation offices in downtown Juneau, photographed on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. (Emily Mesner / ADN) JUNEAU — The Alaska Permanent Fund’s board of trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to amend its charter to shield the executive director’s annual performance review from public view. The policy change comes just over two years after […]
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Communitty activist Oscar Sanchez to seek City Council seat in Chicago’s 10th Ward | State | #citycouncil
CHICAGO — Oscar Sanchez, the co-founder of two community organizations on the Southeast Side, has announced his candidacy for 10th Ward alderperson. Sanchez is seeking the seat currently held by Susan Sadlowski Garza, who confirmed to Block Club Chicago that she intends to seek a third term in next year’s municipal election. The 10th Ward […]
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Letter to the editor: Cullman City Council turned backs on community | Letters To The Editor | #citycouncil
I really don’t like writing this letter but my feelings are running so deeply that I feel I must address this issue which is greatly bothering me. Every time I pass the construction work being done on 3rd Avenue across from the train tracks crossing on King Edward Drive, my blood boils. The city Council […]
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