ANCHORAGE - The Alaska Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in an appeal from the state over an Alaska taxation policy that treats same-sex couples differently from straight couples.

...ruled that more than half of the 40 House districts are unconstitutional and directed the board to make changes. The state high court ruled that all 17 Anchorage districts were unequal in population and several other districts violated various rules...

...board adopted a compromise plan proposed by board member Julian Mason which fixes deficiencies pointed out by the state high court. Mason's plan creates a ''Richardson Highway'' district that includes Valdez and portions of Fairbanks. It...

...Coast Guard stops fishing vessel over safety problems State High Court dismisses lawsuit against Fairbanks police Report faults cruise ship officers for response to fire State High Court: Ketchikan neighbor's behavior not too outrageous...

...including Senate President Rick Halford, House Speaker Brian Porter and the state party chairman, filed lawsuits. The state high court ruled that three House districts outside Anchorage were not compact and ordered all Anchorage districts to be adjusted...