Mat-Su committee recommends removal of library book despite attorney’s advice about the book’s legality
Mat-Su Borough attorney Nick Spiropoulos told the committee his office has not determined the book is illegal.
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3 Mat-Su schools set to block students from all cellphone use during school day
Students will be required to lock their phones in district-issued cases.
Houston’s airport land resolution delayed, public input ordered
As proposed, the resolution would officially identify land that could handle large aircraft.
After contentious debate, Mat-Su Assembly bans new traditional mobile home parks
The ban follows a "misunderstanding" between Assembly member Rob Yundt and borough staff, and does not impact mobile homes installed on foundations.
Citizens won’t wait as long to testify at meetings after Mat-Su assembly change
Under the old rules, anyone who wanted to speak could easily face hours of waiting to do so.
Mat-Su voters to decide on charter school funding, fire service changes
If approved, the ballot measures would impact borough property tax rates.
A long-term Mat-Su Borough road strategy relies on voters to regularly OK new tax rates
The region's growing population means borough officials will need more voter-approved bond projects to pay for road fixes.
A proposed ballot measure seeks $58 million for Mat-Su charter school buildings
The construction would be funded primarily by taxpayers.
Mat-Su Assembly will consider repeal of mobile home park rules
The measure is designed to increase affordable housing in the borough, but planning commission members worry it will lead to problems.