Senate president says action on lower per-student education funding increase likely if veto override fails.
House majority leaders appeal to GOP minority, Gov. Dunleavy for agreement on spending plan.
Order could affect everything from recently enacted state carbon laws to Juneau’s renewable energy goals.
Roof, heating, ventilation and security prioritized as Assembly considers bond items for fall election.
More than 250 competitors young and old test ancient Iñupiaq skills at three-day Juneau event.
Weeklong festival adheres to tradition, but revisits many of its past moments with tales and tunes.
Measure would set 1.5M passenger annual limit, ban ships with 250+ people before May and after Sept.
Wide range of grievances shared in speeches and songs Saturday at Alaska State Capitol.
Weeklong festival will feature long-ago as well as current musicians, all captured for documentary.
Brad Hogarth, a performer and conductor at Sitka holiday shows, auditions to be symphony’s music director.
House Finance plan passes after battles among allies as well as opponents; vote on $1,000 PFD fails 7-4.
Poor conditions much of the season limited operations, officials say rain may wipe out scant snow left.
CBJ tourism manager proposes spending $200K in passenger fees to help organizations with staff at glacier.
Critics say Dunleavy administration is withholding results showing state pay is uncompetitive.
“It will probably be a couple weeks before it’s all in place,” says Rep. Sara Hannan, the council’s chair.
Alaskans also split on continuing aid to Ukraine, agree Russia started war, oppose Canada/Mexico tariffs.
Unknowns as Assembly begins two-month process are contract negotiations, federal funding.
Federal shakeups affecting medical care, fiscal stability, schools and other legislative issues loom large.
“We just are not confident that that building is safe for occupants,” community development director says.
Nearly 20,000-square-foot facility would be part of campus where employee housing is also planned.
