Public Lands in Public Hands: Juneau Residents Give Testimonies on Senate Bill 105

Photo: UAS student Lillian Thorington testifies before the Senate Resources Committee on March 17 to oppose SB 105, a bill that would open up state land for private use (Credit: GAVEL ALASKA)

Alaska state lands would be opened for private use if Senate Bill 105, “State Land for Recreational Cabin Sites,” is approved by the Alaska Legislature. So far, the bill has garnered strong opposition, including from UAS students.

SB 105 would allow Alaska residents to buy or lease up to 10 acres of public land for a recreational cabin site…

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