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By wide, bipartisan margin, Alaska House puts finishing touches on state capital budget
The Alaska House of Representatives approved a major increase to state spending on school repairs and renewable energy…
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Alaska House committee kills state-owned corporation’s plan to borrow up to $300 million
AIDEA did not identify specific projects or a timeline for spending.
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Alaska House nears vote on big increase for public school maintenance statewide
House Finance Committee approved the most school maintenance funding since 2011.
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Alaska Legislature rejects Dunleavy-nominated state school board member
Two other nominees for boards and commissions fail to gain approval as lawmakers approve 78 of 81.
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Juneau lawmaker’s bill adding four Indigenous languages to state’s official list unanimously passes Senate
Legislation by Rep. Andi Story also renames, expands size of state Native languages council.
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Entering their final two regular weeks, Alaska legislators are narrowing their focus
Dozens of firefighters protested outside the Alaska Capitol last week, waving signs and chanting as they urged the…
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Alaska Senate passes draft budget, confirming $175 million in bonus public-school funding
Gov. Mike Dunleavy told reporters that he’s ‘open to the increase’ proposed by lawmakers.
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Gov. Dunleavy says homeschool changes must wait until appeal ruling as lawmakers eye fixes
“Something of this magnitude warrants a special session,” Dunleavy says.
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Alaska Senate unanimously OKs increasing maximum state disaster relief payments and eligibility
Bill by Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, raises limit to $50K instead of $21K, makes condo residents eligible
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Alaska Senate panel approves state spending plan with smaller dividend than House proposed
Senate proposal closes $270 million gap in House plan, but further negotiations are expected in May.
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Alaska Senate plans fast action on correspondence problem, but House is ‘fundamentally divided’
State judge considering delay in ruling striking down program used by more than 22,000 students.
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House passes bill banning kids under 14 from social media, requiring age verification for porn sites
Key provisions of proposal comes from legislators at opposite ends of the political spectrum.
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Alaska House panel removes proposal to raise the state’s age of sexual consent to 18
Rep. Andrew Gray, author of the idea, says he will introduce a revised and updated version.
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Protest at Capitol by police, firefighters calls for House to pass stalled pension bill for state employees
Advocates say legislation is vital to solving retention and hiring woes in public safety jobs.
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House approves tougher route for environmental protections on Alaska rivers, lakes
HB95 would require lawmakers approve any “Tier III” labeling, the highest level of federal protection.
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Alaska Senate considers plan that would allow teens to independently seek mental health care
Amendment by Sen. Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, would lower the age for behavioral health care to 16
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All three members of Juneau’s legislative delegation seeking reelection
Reps. Andi Story and Sara Hannan, and Sen. Jesse Kiehl unopposed ahead of June 1 filing deadline
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Lawmakers to wait on Alaska Supreme Court as families reel in wake of correspondence ruling
Cash allotments are ‘make or break’ for some families, others plan to limit spending.
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Alaska House members propose constitutional amendment to allow public money for private schools
After a court ruling that overturned a key part of Alaska’s education correspondence programs, members of the state…
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Multitude of education issues, budget, PFD among top areas of focus at legislative town hall
Juneau’s three Democratic lawmakers reassert support of more school funding, ensuring LGBTQ+ rights.