Point MacKenzie NewsLocal news for Point MacKenzie, AK continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.ANGDA renews open season statute debate- June 27, 2008 Provisions from 2000 law could complicate a future open season for in state use of natural gas, debates go back to summer 2004 Dusting off a debate left unresolved with the demise of natural gas pipeline ...http://www.topix.net/city/point-mackenzie-ak/2008/06/angda-renews-open-season-statute-deba... City, group seek public transit funds- June 22, 2008 Rising fuel costs are prompting recommendations from the Alaska Mobility Coalition for state funding for public transit services.http://www.topix.net/city/point-mackenzie-ak/2008/06/city-group-seek-public-transit-funds?... State to expand prison in Seward- June 20, 2008 The state has reached a key milestone in its prison expansion plans, announcing today an agreement with the city of Seward to expand its maximum-security prison there by 144 beds.http://www.topix.net/city/point-mackenzie-ak/2008/06/state-to-expand-prison-in-seward?from... Point Mackenzie Inmate Suicide- June 18, 2008 Submitted by Joe Campbell on Mon, 06162008 - 08:16. Alaska State Troopers say an inmate killed himself at the point Mackenzie correctional farm over the weekend.http://www.topix.net/city/point-mackenzie-ak/2008/06/point-mackenzie-inmate-suicide?fromrs... Liabilities blur Knik bridge agency's cost estimates- June 12, 2008 State had sought information, which was made public Tuesday. Published: June 10th, 2008 11:44 PM Last Modified: June 10th, 2008 11:55 PM With the state asking pointed questions about cost projections for a Knik ...http://www.topix.net/city/point-mackenzie-ak/2008/06/liabilities-blur-knik-bridge-agencys-... Proposed Knik Arm bridge sparks questions- June 10, 2008 After five years and $41.5 million spent on planning, one of Southcentral Alaska's most ambitious development dreams, the Knik Arm Bridge, is at a crossroads.http://www.topix.net/city/point-mackenzie-ak/2008/06/proposed-knik-arm-bridge-sparks-quest... Mat-Su real estate market slows- June 9, 2008 Robert Friesen drills water wells for a living, with a side business building commercial buildings for rent.http://www.topix.net/city/point-mackenzie-ak/2008/06/mat-su-real-estate-market-slows?fromr... Mat-Su borough hires consulting company for prison project- June 7, 2008 The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is preparing to fork over some big money this year getting ready for construction of a new state prison at Point MacKenzie.http://www.topix.net/city/point-mackenzie-ak/2008/06/mat-su-borough-hires-consulting-compa... Three firms will compete on bid for correctional center- June 5, 2008 Three firms are now competing for a design-build contract for the Point MacKenzie Correctional Center, a 1,536-bed medium security facility with a price tag that could stretch to $260 million.http://www.topix.net/city/point-mackenzie-ak/2008/06/three-firms-will-compete-on-bid-for-c... Governor's fiscal 2009 budget vetoes evoke criticism, praise- June 3, 2008 Gov. Sarah Palin vetoed $265 million from the fiscal year 2009 state capital budget and $2.6 million from the operating budget May 23, the final day on which she could act to trim spending through vetoes.http://www.topix.net/city/point-mackenzie-ak/2008/06/governors-fiscal-2009-budget-vetoes-e... |