Legislature could add funds for education, prioritize megaprojects
With less than a month until the end of the state’s legislative session, increasing discussion of the state budget is inevitable. Members of both the House and Senate, as well
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Borough plans earthquake preparedness activities in Lower Valley through Saturday
Through March 29th, communities around the state will be conducting training and exercises to help prepare in case of a major earthquake. March 27th marks the 50th anniversary of the
Project leader discusses Talkeetna Sewer and Water assessment
20140327TSW Last year, the Alaska Legislature voted to give the Mat-Su Borough $100,000 to perform an assessment of the Talkeetna sewer and water system. The Borough has contracted CRW Engineering
State Senate committee hears testimony on Knik Arm Bridge
On Tuesday, the Alaska Senate Finance Committee heard testimony on the proposed Knik Arm Crossing. Last week, Senators heard the details of a new plan to finance the project. Current
Alaska Senate Finance Co-Chair: Supplemental Susitna-Watana funding "Up in the air."
Unless support materializes soon, the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project may not get the additional funds Governor Sean Parnell requested for it this year. In February, Governor Parnell submitted his amended budget
Borough Assembly approves revised plan for Susitna State Forest
This week, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved a resolution supporting an amended plan for the proposed Susitna State Forest. The Assembly voted 6-to-1 in favor, with only Assembly Member Darcie
Borough Assembly again delays sewer and water rate increase
On Tuesday, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly once again delayed a measure that would increase the rates for Talkeetna Sewer and Water. The topic did generate more discussion than at previous
Talkeetna town hall meeting with Senator Lisa Murkowski
Attached to this post is the complete recording of the town hall meeting with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski. Murkowski Town Hall
Senator Lisa Murkowski answers questions at Talkeetna town hall meeting
20140319Murkowski Senator Lisa Murkowski spoke with about fifty residents of the Upper Valley on Tuesday on topics ranging from health care to the proposed Susitna-Watana dam. The meeting began with