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Senator Johnny Ellis to Lead Senate Minority
Channel 2 NewsAnchorage Senator Johnny Ellis will be the Senate minority leader during the upcoming legislative session. Ellis' office confirmed Monday that Ellis would be the Democratic leader during the session, beginning Tuesday. Republicans took control of...Tags: Parties and Movements, Republican Party, Politics, Elections
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Lawmakers Protest Renewal of Anchorage Bar's Liquor License
Channel 2 NewsRumrunner's Old Towne Bar and Grill in Downtown Anchorage has come under fire from state lawmakers, citing violent incidents that have occurred at the establishment. Rep. Les Gara and Sen. Johnny Ellis, who both represent the Downtown area, sent a...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Sex Crimes, Bars and Clubs, Dining and Drinking, Head Injuries
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As Session Wanes, Parents Urge Passage of Autism Bill
Channel 2 NewsWith just 15 days now officially left in the state legislative session, parents of autistic children are worried that lawmakers will fail to act on Senate Bill 74. The measure would make Alaska the 30th state in the country to mandate that health insurers...Tags: Health Insurance, Autism, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Conditions, Justice System
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Autism Insurance Bill Suffers Legislature Setback
Channel 2 NewsA bill that would mandate autism insurance in Alaska suffered an unexpected setback Tuesday night, when House Health and Social Services Committee Chair Rep. Wes Keller (R-Wasilla) decided to keep the measure bottled up in committee -- leaving parents...Tags: Autism, Behavioral Conditions, Justice System, Cancer, Crime, Law and Justice
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Some State Bills Move Forward in Regular Session's Final Days
Channel 2 NewsSome state bills are moving forward, with time running out in the regular session of the Legislature. It now appears that things are beginning to happen -- some of them unexpected. Late Friday, the House Health and Social Services Committee unexpectedly...Tags: Sean Parnell, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Autism, Behavioral Conditions, Democratic Party
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Family Wants Donated Land to Stay Open to Public
Channel 2 NewsWaldron Lake has been a prime area for young soccer players for years, and supporters are voicing their concerns about keeping the land open to the community. The land is privately owned by the Boys and Girls Club, but has been open to public use...Tags: Sean Parnell, Regional Authority, Anchorage, Budgets and Budgeting, Justice System
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Senators Want Accountability on Goose Creek
Channel 2 NewsIt sounds like there's some real frustration brewing behind the scenes regarding the over-budget, behind-schedule Goose Creek Correctional Center, currently under construction in the Mat-Su Valley. When asked about the project in a Tuesday Senate...Tags: Lyman Hoffman, Anchorage, Politics, Elections, Rivers
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Alaskan legislators look toward a "civil" session
Channel 2 NewsAfter a rancorous few years some Americans are turned off by politics. But don't confuse the partisan noise in Washington D.C. with what happens in the Alaska state capitol. The halls here are much quieter, in part because Republicans and Democrats are...Tags: Laws, Democratic Party, Politics, Republican Party, Crime, Law and Justice
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Senators Urge Parnell to Apply for Healthcare Grant
Channel 2 NewsSeven state senators are urging Gov. Sean Parnell to act quickly in order to apply for a $1 million federal grant which would help Alaska set up a state-operated health insurance program. The deadline to apply is Feb. 18th. According to their press...Tags: Sean Parnell, Social Issues, Democratic Party, Politics, Government
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New Community Center Opens in Anchorage
The Salvation Army opened the doors to it's new community center during a dedication ceremony Sunday afternoon. The center is located at 1701 C Street in Anchorage.
The 18,050 sq. ft building includes a gym, locker rooms, kitchen, computer lab and...Tags: Ceremonies, Christianity, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, The Salvation Army
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