Supporters say it’s about hunting for food during crises, opponents call it reckless and dangerous
Bill providing one year of care is a proceedural step from being sent to Gov. Mike Dunleavy
Legislative and union leaders say boost for public employees unlikely this session, target next year
The Website rose in spurts from a ragged debut in 1996, as “monster circulation” of newspaper declined
Four majority members vote no on “75-25” bill, making it vulnerable to veto or other politicking.
Indigenous leaders — including Rep. Peltola, U.S. and Canadian tribes — seek joint oversight of areas
Change would drastically shrink dividends, allocate most Permanent Fund earnings to state spending
Change would limit girls teams to birth-assigned sex; public meeting scheduled Monday
Sales tax and special session loom as possibilities.
State human rights commission seeking change after eliminating LGBTQ+ protections
Legislation restricting sex and gender references in schools advances out of first committee.
Finance Committee proposing one-time $680 per-pupil boost in attempt to avoid deficit
House committee advances year-end educator payments, but outlook for school funding boost dims
Next stop is the House Judiciary Committee.
Bill by Juneau’s Jesse Kiehl forwards mail from state P.O. box; confidential counseling bill also OK’d
Local delegation makes significant moves in recent days, from final bill passage to medieval memes
Bill also allows state to seek extension of COVID-era funds for other residents needing daily care
Two Alaska governing bodies hold annual sessions a few blocks apart, yet still have wide chasms
$58 million from drug companies would go to new investment fund, earnings used for treatment
Six members vote to keep remarks made from official journal as tribal asssembly meets nearby