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Senate claws back $37 million in Juneau Access funds to help pass next year’s capital budget
Funds rediverted for statewide use a month after DOT seeks new studies for “dead” access project.
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Alaska House votes to cut proposed dividend, but huge deficit remains unresolved
Surpise vote with three Republicans absent drops proposed dividend to about $1,400 per recipient.
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Juneau lawmaker’s bill allowing ‘snow classics’ as statewide charitable gaming activity passes House
Local Nordic ski club among groups hoping to use snowfall guessing contests as fundraisers.
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Installation of airport-style security system underway at Alaska State Capitol
Most visitors will need to pass through screening starting around April 21, officials say.
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Alaska Legislature passes $1,000 per student funding boost, despite governor vowing to veto it
The Alaska Legislature on Friday passed a major increase to K-12 education funding, worth $1,000 in the state’s…
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Education bill with $1,000 BSA hike — and nothing else — gets to Senate floor; veto by Dunleavy expected
Senate president says action on lower per-student education funding increase likely if veto override fails.
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Trump executive order seeks to block states and municipalities from enforcing their climate policies
Order could affect everything from recently enacted state carbon laws to Juneau’s renewable energy goals.
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Alaska lawmakers are divided over state budget, stuck without agreement over dividend, schools
House majority leaders appeal to GOP minority, Gov. Dunleavy for agreement on spending plan.
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As key bills advance, here’s an update on the Alaska Legislature’s biggest issues
Still looming is deficit caused by a collision between education spending, PFD and lower oil revenue.
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State budget with $1.9B deficit and ‘full’ $3,800 PFD sent to House floor; expect drastic revisions by Senate
House Finance plan passes after battles among allies as well as opponents; vote on $1,000 PFD fails 7-4.
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Alaska Senate committee advances school funding bill with $1,000 per student formula boost
Senate Education Committee amended House Bill 69 with policy changes, including capping class sizes.
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Alaska Legislature approves bill allowing teenage alcohol servers at restaurants, breweries
The Alaska Legislature has voted to allow teenagers as young as 18 to serve alcohol in the state.
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State employee salary study misses another deadline, prompting House resolution demanding to see data
Critics say Dunleavy administration is withholding results showing state pay is uncompetitive.
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Airport-style security screening coming soon to Alaska State Capitol after Legislative Council’s OK
“It will probably be a couple weeks before it’s all in place,” says Rep. Sara Hannan, the council’s…
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Local legislators emphasize wise navigation on bumpy state and federal policy highways during town hall
Federal shakeups affecting medical care, fiscal stability, schools and other legislative issues loom large.
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Alaska House asks for cooldown in Trump-triggered US-Canada trade dispute
The Alaska House of Representatives is asking the Trump administration and Canadian government to step back from a…
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Juneau shows up for democracy at empty-chair town hall
Constituents across Alaska feel unheard by congressional delegation, take the lead in community outreach.
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Fire, ready, aim: Alaska’s delegation says contact them about troublesome Trump cuts. How’s that working out?
After president’s slashing of government, those affected told to justify how their existence serves him.
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‘We are done waiting!’ Advocates and supporters of Alaskans with disabilities rally at the Capitol
Participants focus on Medicaid, eliminating waitlists for support services, infant learning programs.
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Bill would change the makeup of the Alaska Board of Fisheries
Would require commercial, sport and subsistence members, along with one representing scientists.