Ninth Circuit Court Lifted Injunction on Kensington

by Cathy 8. July 2009 14:57
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has lifted its injunction regarding the Kensington Gold Mine 404 tailings permit. Coeur announced the reinstatement of the 404 permit by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and may resume construction of the tailings facility and production may commen... [More]

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Juneau Delegation Urges Cooperation of Environmental Groups

by Cathy 25. June 2009 15:34
In a letter to Tom Waldo of EarthJustice, Juneau’s legislative delegation, Senator Dennis Egan, and Representatives Cathy Muñoz and Beth Kerttula, express united support of the favorable decision of the U.S. Supreme Court on the Kensington Mine project and urged cooperation of environ... [More]

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Rep. Muñoz applauds US Supreme Court Decision on Kensington Mine

by Cathy 22. June 2009 12:50
The United States Supreme Court voted 6-3 in favor of Coeur Alaska Inc., affirming a previously issued permit for the tailings facility at Kensington Mine. This decision clears the way for the remaining construction and production to commence at the mine. "This is very exciting news for Junea... [More]

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Congratulations to board nominees from district 4

by Cathy 18. April 2009 10:32
Congratulations to Juneau residents Thomas W. Nelson, appointed by Governor Palin to the Alaska Humanities Forum Board of Directors, and Nick Henderson, an appointee to the Alaska Community Services Commission.   Nelson will join the 20-member board which has the responsibility of ... [More]

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11th Annual Legislative Shoot

by Cathy 30. March 2009 13:23
The 11th Annual Legislative Shoot hosted by the Alaska Correctional Officers Association, Juneau Gun Club, Juneau Archery Club, Juneau Shooting Sports Foundation, Juneau Rifle and Pistol Club, and the Department of Fish and Game, was a great success and enjoyable experience. Each member of t... [More]

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Subport Development

by Cathy 23. February 2009 08:04
On Thursday I met with Governor Palin to discuss the Alaska Mental Health Trust’s proposal to build a state office building on property that the Trust owns in the Subport area.  We are working on enabling legislation that will allow the Trust to access $25 million in Trust funds current... [More]

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Representative Cathy Muñoz