The third and final public hearing on Seward’s budget will be held on Dec. 16
Bjorkman is set to chair the Senate Labor Commerce Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee
Another resolution was considered in June that would have added a bed tax question to the October ballot
The candidate filing period closed Thursday, Aug. 15
The proposed location is in Swanson Square next to Salvation Army along the Kenai Spur Highway
The bill cuts property taxes for farmers and prevents transfer taxes on the sale of houses
More than 100 people turned out to hear the Nikiski lawmakers talk policy ahead of next week’s primary election
The proposed ordinance was first considered July 10
Members say they’re going to work on a new version of the idea this winter
Roughly $90 million in federal funding also allocated to Kenai Peninsula
City council previously rejected a marijuana retailer at the same property in 2017
Ordinance 2024-11 would amend borough code Chapter 21.29 to include regulations on quarries
The policies, first enacted in 1978, are difficult to enforce and potentially violate citizens’ rights, according to the Kenai Police Department
Borough Mayor Peter Micciche emphasized sustainability and affordability
The roughly $56.2 million amount is less than the $58.2 million requested last month but is more than what the borough gave the district last year
The meeting brought together various department heads for an in-depth look at the city’s spending plan
Public education advocates, students and staff have doggedly lobbied lawmakers for an increase to the state’s K-12 funding formula
