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Alaska Legislature halts Dunleavy effort to create agriculture department
Legislators cancel executive order but say a bill to create the department is possible later this year.
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Murkowski embraces many of Trump’s goals, but questions his methods
Senator addresses flood concerns, federal firings, Medicaid worries in annual speech to Legislature.
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Alaska legislators ask feds to reinstate program that sent money to rural schools
The Alaska House of Representatives is asking Congress to fix a problem with a program that pays money…
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The Alaska House budget currently has a ‘full’ PFD of about $3,800. Except it really doesn’t.
Legislators on all sides agree PFD will shrink drastically before floor vote to avoid $2 billion deficit.
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House passes education bill with $1,000 BSA increase as state’s fiscal situation grows bleaker
Senate majority likely to trim hike to $680 while legislators also seek policy deal with governor.
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As Alaska Legislature tackles education funding, a bigger budget debate looms
State faces short-term and long-term fiscal problems this year, with many options being considered.
Opinion
My Turn: Support for public schools
There is a perception that all public schools in Alaska are failing to effectively educate students because average…
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Republicans get chance to take a whack at omnibus state education bill as it reaches the House floor
Dozens of amendments ranging from more homeschool funds to discipline policies fall short.
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House education bill sent to floor with smaller $1,000 BSA hike, new policy changes
HB 69 also now includes additional charter school support, open enrollment within districts.
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Alaska Legislature votes against inflation-adjusted pay rates for top officials
The Alaska House of Representatives voted 36-0 on Friday to reject a proposal that would peg legislative salaries…
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With bipartisan support, Alaska Senate panel again proposes new ‘75/25’ PFD formula
Proposal directing money mostly to state spending would mean about $1,420 per recipient this year.
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Dunleavy’s bill to legalize fish farms seen as flaky by many lawmakers, interest groups
Governor responds to widespread opposition with video emphasizing salmon not among species allowed.
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Immigrants and refugees in Alaska feel uncertainty under Trump administration
Policy changes spur preparation outreach from immigration advocates.
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Education funding bill unexpectedly advances again, nears House floor vote amid affordability concerns
HB 69 clears Finance Committee at first hearing as minority says discussions there are not worthwhile.
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Begich supports Trump’s federal cutbacks, but ‘I recognize the process won’t be perfect’
Congressman says cutting most Mendenhall Glacier staff may have been hasty; also wants faster flood fix.
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Education funding bill advances in House as majority shortcuts committee process due to stalemate
Bill held up in Education Committee due to absent member now skips ahead to Finance Committee.
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Superintendent suggests Juneau school board assume a $400 BSA increase in district’s budget
Some board members hesitant to depart from no-increase policy, express concern about Trump’s actions.
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Alaska state employees rally for more pay and benefits on same day mass federal firings occur
Participants at state Capitol seek revival of pensions, release of state salary data withheld by governor.
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Alaska legislators say state’s fiscal picture is among the worst in decades
A planned increase for K-12 public school spending is expected to significantly reduce the PFD.
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Alaska chief justice vows speedier trials after investigative journalists find problems
In her first address to the Alaska Legislature since becoming head of the Alaska Supreme Court, Chief Justice…