Assembly votes down gas tax, but a sales tax proposal could be coming soon
December 03, 2025
Assembly member Michael Bowles said he wants to replace Mat-Su's property tax with a sales tax.
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Mat-Su animal control takover may boost taxes in Wasilla, Palmer and Houston
December 01, 2025
The plan would simplify animal control in the region, but could trigger higher property taxes for city residents.
New roads plan could bring more federal money to Mat-Su -- and officials want your help
November 25, 2025
The plan will include road and transportation projects for Mat-Su's core area.
That new towering plume over Mat-Su’s landfill? It’s filtered water from decomposing trash
November 21, 2025
Soupy black trash water, once trucked south and dumped into Cook Inlet, is now treated and vaporized above the landfill.
Mat-Su Assembly member Rob Yundt resigns, effective immediately
September 05, 2024
Yundt, who is also a Republican candidate for Senate District N, said he resigned because he is moving out of his district.
Free firearms training for Mat-Su residents now open for preregistration
September 04, 2024
Nearly a quarter of the 300 slots were claimed within the first 24 hours of signups.
Mat-Su Assembly wants a proposed West Susitna road moved so industrial traffic can access port
August 27, 2024
The proposed access road is currently meant for recreation, but borough officials warn that likely won't be its only long-term use.
Should the Mat-Su Borough fix these roads? New ballot measure heads to voters
August 22, 2024
A ballot measure headed before Mat-Su voters in November seeks funding to fix nearly a dozen roads across the region.
Mat-Su residents are no longer required to buy dog and cat licenses
August 21, 2024
The change approved by the Assembly Tuesday removes the little-known rule.
Mat-Su committee recommends removal of library book despite attorney’s advice about the book’s legality
August 14, 2024
Mat-Su Borough attorney Nick Spiropoulos told the committee his office has not determined the book is illegal.
After contentious debate, Mat-Su Assembly bans new traditional mobile home parks
August 08, 2024
The ban follows a "misunderstanding" between Assembly member Rob Yundt and borough staff, and does not impact mobile homes installed on foundations.
Citizens won’t wait as long to testify at meetings after Mat-Su assembly change
August 07, 2024
Under the old rules, anyone who wanted to speak could easily face hours of waiting to do so.
A long-term Mat-Su Borough road strategy relies on voters to regularly OK new tax rates
August 06, 2024
The region's growing population means borough officials will need more voter-approved bond projects to pay for road fixes.