Mat-Su Assembly wants a proposed West Susitna road moved so industrial traffic can access port
The proposed access road is currently meant for recreation, but borough officials warn that likely won't be its only long-term use.
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Should the Mat-Su Borough fix these roads? New ballot measure heads to voters
A ballot measure headed before Mat-Su voters in November seeks funding to fix nearly a dozen roads across the region.
Mat-Su residents are no longer required to buy dog and cat licenses
The change approved by the Assembly Tuesday removes the little-known rule.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dunleavy signs bills aimed at modernizing energy production, delivery in Alaska’s Railbelt
The bills are part of a wider strategy of modernizing Alaska’s energy portfolio and systems of delivery, Dunleavy said.