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House rejects sweeping changes in education bill, scheduled to resume debate Thursday
Lawmakers considered six different increases in per-student funding over several hours Wednesday.
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House approves $680 BSA increase, extra support for charter schools in education bill
Bill passes by 38-2 vote, Senate expected to concur with changes after days of negotiations.
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Alaska lawmakers grapple with test-score performance gap between charters and other public schools
Charter study does not show how their testing success can be replicated in regular public schools.
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Governor says he wants control of ferry board so it’s not ‘at odds’ with him; senators express skepticism
Resolution to reject Dunleavy’s executive order among many being considered by legislators.
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Sullivan touts new ocean cleanup headquarters in Juneau, attacks Biden in annual speech to legislators
Senator calls Trump “the best president ever” for Alaska, has harsh words for Iran and migrants
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Governor seeks tougher criminal, civil penalties for unauthorized protesters
Bill also targets people who encourage or assist participants in illegal demonstrations.
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Tie vote kills early House debate on education funding
Lawmakers spend much of Monday in closed-door negotiations, plan to take up bill again Tuesday.
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Alaska legislators give closer look at bill aimed at storing carbon emissions underground
Bill could enable enhanced oil recovery, sequestration of emissions from new coal-fired power.
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Small changes in governor’s proposed budget could mean big moves for Juneau
New plan moves staff from Permanent Fund building, opening space for city to put all employees there
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Gov. Dunleavy proposes tax breaks for the private sector to address Alaska’s high cost of living
The Dunleavy administration’s proposal to address a crisis of affordability in Alaska is to offer a tax credit…
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Murkowski expresses hope for Alaska overcoming difficulties in annual speech to state lawmakers
Senator also denounces Biden, Trump and an “unproductive Congress” during time of major challenges.
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Alaska legislators are moving to reject some of Dunleavy’s executive orders
The Alaska Senate moved quickly on Monday to take the first formal steps needed to reject some or…
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Alaska politicians contemplate first statewide borrowing request since 2012
Dunleavy administration considering the possibility, but bond package not yet introduced.
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Chief justice highlights permanent changes resulting from pandemic in first State of the Judiciary speech
Increasing use of remote hearings, other technology cited as long-term positives for efficiency.
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New bill would require Alaska schools to pay for armed volunteer guards
A new proposal from Palmer Republican Sen. Shelley Hughes would require Alaska school districts to train a volunteer…
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Battle lines in massive education bill set by House and Senate majorities
Senate says bill rushed and reckless; House calls it balanced solution to struggling school system.
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Sweeping education bill advances to House floor despite overwhelming opposition from educators
Bill contains $300 BSA increase, boosts for charter and homeschooling, random audits of districts.
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Legislature fails by 33-26 vote to override governor’s veto to education funding
House speaker says joint session was procedural move to address constitutional process question.
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Interim labor commissioner Muñoz is Dunleavy’s pick for permanent job
Former Juneau lawmaker must be confirmed for the position by the Legislature.
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Alaska education reform bill appears on fast track after lawmakers see rewrite
House majority version includes a smaller funding boost than advocates requested