Pete Kelly

A Fairbanks senator plans to introduce legislation that would keep the names of those who sign initiatives and referenda private. Republican Sen. Pete Kelly, in a release, says a goal of his proposal is to reduce "the ease with which individuals can...

It’s been a juggling act for some Alaska school districts, between funding teacher salaries, infrastructure improvements and classroom instruction supplies. "You'll probably see an education package come out of the Senate," said Senator Pete...

A divided Alaska Senate has passed an overhaul of Alaska's oil tax structure.     Supporters say the bill will make Alaska more competitive and lead to more investment. Critics call it a giveaway with no assurances that Alaska will see anything in...

The Alaska State Senate approved, by a unanimous margin, a bill that would transport natural gas from the North Slope to Fairbanks.  "This bill finally cracks the egg on North Slope gas,” said Senator Pete Kelly (R-Fairbanks). “It gets gas...

Taking the kids big game hunting could soon get a bit easier in Alaska. Sen. Pete Kelly has proposed a bill that would allow a legal guardian to take their kids between the ages of 8 and 17 hunting year-round in designated big game areas. His office...

A new Republican state Senate majority was formed Wednesday afternoon, dissolving the previous bipartisan coalition a day after it was dealt a serious blow in Tuesday elections that saw Republicans make significant gains in the chamber. Sen. Charlie...