Alaska’s “road to the bank” is back in operation after an 18-day closing caused by flooding off the northern slope of the Brooks Range that occurred when mid-May temperatures hit 70 degrees and much of the spring break-up of ice happened suddenly.
June 10, 2015Government
Alaska Governor Expects Budget Impasse to Continue Until November
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker said on July 14 that he doesn’t expect a legislative impasse over his budget vetoes to be solved until after the November elections. He spoke on the eve of what he expects will be an attempt by both houses of the Legislature to override his vetoes. The impasse has now lasted into a fifth special legislative session.
July 14, 2016Government
Alaska Legislature to Work Beyond Overtime to Solve Budget Crisis
Unable to resolve Alaska’s unprecedented budget crisis despite working 31 days past the usual 90-day session, the state’s Legislature adjourned on May 18 when the House fell one vote shy of the two-third majority necessary to keep going.
May 19, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Span Alaska Cites LTL Freight Forwarding in Purchase of Pacific Alaska Freightways
Freight forwarder Span Alaska Transportation has acquired transportation services provider Pacific Alaska Freightways, creating what Span Alaska termed the largest less-than-truckload freight forwarder serving Alaska.
September 22, 2015