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Alaska’s Legislature was in session for four months: Here’s what they did with their time.
A look at the 33 bills that both the House and Senate passed this year, and where they…
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At adjournment, Alaska Legislature leaves elections overhaul, campaign finance bills undone
House Bill 16 and Senate Bill 64 could be part of a wave of big legislation that passes…
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Senate President Gary Stevens to retire; House Rep. Louise Stutes announces run for seat
At least one other member of Senate’s bipartisan majority is expected to not seek reelection in 2026.
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Legislature overrides governor’s education veto in moment of ‘courage’
Supporters of bill raising BSA by $700 stand together as session nears adjournment.
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Alaska Legislature adjourns a day early in ‘smoothest ending in 20 years’ following months of budget battles
Lawmakers speed through final votes on veto override on education funding bill, budget with $1,000 PFD.
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Gov. Dunleavy vetoes second bill increasing education funding; override vote by legislators likely Tuesday
Bill passed by 48-11 vote — eight more than needed — but same count for override not certain.
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$1,000 PFD approved by legislative conference committee as part of final compromise state budget
Lower-than-expected oil prices results in lowest inflation-adjusted dividend since payouts began in 1982.
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Most state services will see no new funding in final Alaska state budget draft
Flat funding, combined with inflation, will mean service cuts in many places across the state.
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Republican opposition kills bill intended to fix Alaska’s absentee voting problems
Senate Bill 64 passed the Senate this week, but the House doesn’t have enough time to address it,…
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Alaska Senate passes elections overhaul to update voter rolls, introduce ballot tracking, curing
The Alaska Senate voted to enact new rules to streamline the voting process in Alaska and expand voter…
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Most Alaskans nominated for state boards and commissions get Legislature’s approval this year
One nominee was rejected on a 0-60 vote, which may be a first for the Alaska Legislature.
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Amid budget struggle, Alaska has little money for new construction or renovation
State’s capital budget about to pass Legislature with no projects for individual legislators’ districts.
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Alaska senators vote to end daylight saving time, ask feds to put state on Pacific Standard Time
Alaska would be on the same time zone as Seattle for four months of the year is bill…
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PFD of $1,000 or $1,400? Ban on abortion funds or not? Fate of state’s budget now in hands of six legislators
Conference committee seeks to resolve 400 differences in House, Senate budgets as session nears end.
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Proposed Medicaid cuts in Alaska: A protest, a Senate resolution and where things currently stand
Some Republicans in D.C. balk at full $880B reduction; work requirements, other trims still in play.
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House passes bill reviving pensions for public employees, Senate expected to consider it next year
Supporters say it avoids pitfalls in previous system nixed in 2006 due to multibillion-dollar shortfall.
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In unusual move, Alaska House declines to honor conservative political writer
Suzanne Downing, founder of Must Read Alaska and former Juneau Empire managing editor, spurned by 21-17 vote.
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Dunleavy orders freeze on state employee hiring, travel and new regulations due to fiscal crunch
Exemptions allowed for certain occupations and “mission-critical” purposes.
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Dunleavy threatens unprecedented veto of education funds in budget unless his policy goals are met
Line-item veto could leave districts with less money for months; legality of such action is questioned
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Alaska Legislature rejects call for Canada as 51st state, opposes ‘restrictive trade measures’
The state’s House and Senate have approved a resolution supporting Canadian independence, a “slap” to Trump.