Alaska Senate passes bill to allow Uber, Lyft in Alaska

The Alaska Senate passed a bill Thursday that gives ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft the green light in Alaska. The measure passed 14 to 5, but not without lengthy debate.
Lawmakers spent more than four hours going over the Senate Bill 14. Members of the Democratic minority raised concerns about a provision that allows the state to regulate the industry, overriding municipal authority.
The minority introduced a total of 23 amendments to the measure. While some were adopted, Democrats vo