Alaska Legislature

From ‘witch hunt’ to ‘yippee-ki-yay’: Lawmakers confirm Dunleavy appointees after debates

A couple votes in particular were heated.

 

Capitol Live: Legislators debate, vote on governor’s appointees

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

 

Senators propose way for ferries to run this winter

There’s still a long time left in the budget process.

 

There could be a new, quick way to send PFD money to government coffers

People could decide to keep or donate money.

Pre-K funding bill gives them something to talk about

More pre-K for AK?

On eve of vote, public safety commissioner pick tries to win over lawmakers

She said reports of her past have been “incredibly distorted.”

Capitol Live: Commissioner designee speaks amid criticism

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Senate not shying away from PFD debate

They dive into the process next week.

Red pens and budget actions: Takeaways from a busy week at the Capitol

We look ahead by looking back.

Capitol Live: All eyes turn to Senate

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Juneauites urge Senate to preserve education funding

Locals spoke for an hour and a half Thursday.

House passes budget that rejects many Dunleavy cuts

Not everyone’s happy about it.

Capitol Live: Minority members criticize budget with ‘no plan’

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Permanent Fund Dividend looms as House wades through budget

They still hadn’t talked about the dividend.

Capitol Live: Ferry system survives cuts, for now

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Dunleavy impatient, unhappy with House

Only one amendment passed Tuesday.

Capitol Live: House off to slow start in budget talks

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Eaglecrest moves one step closer to serving alcohol

A unanimous Senate vote “makes the pathway very clear” for Eaglecrest.

City slams Legislature for cost-shifting vote

This move might cost the city immediately.

Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File) Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, 2019, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Bills look at PFD’s future, spending cap for Legislature

One bill is meant to be a “conversation starter.”

Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File) Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, 2019, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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