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In public testimony, Juneau residents ask lawmakers for more education help
Some Juneau residents are urging the Alaska Legislature to boost funding for education and programs helping Alaskans released…
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Legislature approves third Superior Court judge position in Juneau
The Alaska Legislature has approved a proposal by the Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court and Gov.…
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Illness, injury keep House Majority short of votes to advance key legislation
Alaskans angry about the pace of the Alaska Legislature this year may focus their ire on a new…
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House committee expected to move budget this week
The Alaska House Finance Committee, coming off three days of public testimony from Alaskans across the state, will…
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Three new lawmakers face big adjustments and high stakes
As a pilot for FedEx, Mike Shower is used to picking up a bag and jetting out on…
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Alaska Senate bill targets vaping by those under 19
The Alaska Senate is nearing a vote on a measure to make all vaping illegal for anyone younger…
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Legislature passes insurance bill amid warnings of higher costs for the elderly, poor
The Alaska Legislature has approved a measure that minority Senate Democrats say will result in higher auto insurance…
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Local students champion gun-control bill in Legislature
Juneau high school students and dozens of other Alaskans offered two hours of impassioned testimony Wednesday afternoon on…
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Senate votes down amendment to protect the PFD in the Constitution
The Alaska Senate has declined to advance a proposed constitutional amendment to guarantee the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend.…
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House amendment supports lower draw, higher dividend from Permanent Fund
The Alaska House Finance Committee has voted to set next year’s Permanent Fund Dividend at $1,270 and reduce…
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Bill to fund Alaska Marine Highway System nears House vote
For the first time in six years, the Alaska Legislature has put a portion of the state’s budget,…
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In Alaska Legislature, little action in response to Florida shooting
In a visit to Juneau last week, U.S. Rep. Don Young suggested that Americans should turn to their…
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Parish education bill suffers setback
Rep. Justin Parish, D-Juneau, has suffered a setback in his attempt to pass legislation affecting Alaska’s public school…
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Sullivan offers legislators six reasons for optimism
This is Sen. Dan Sullivan, optimistic. In a 36-minute Monday address to the Alaska Legislature, Alaska’s junior U.S.…
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Great-grandson of territorial Congressman seeks election to Alaska House
With incumbent Rep. Sam Kito III still undecided on re-election, a second person has announced their intention to…
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Alaska House takes budget testimony this week
Alaskans will get their first opportunity to offer public testimony on the state’s budget this week, as the…
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State may borrow $1 billion to pay oil debt
The Alaska Legislature is considering a proposal to borrow up to $1 billion from global markets to cover…
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Zulkosky confirmed to fill vacant House seat
Democrats in the Alaska House of Representatives have confirmed Gov. Bill Walker’s appointment of Tiffany Zulkosky for the…
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Bill adding new Superior Court judge position in Juneau passes House
The Alaska House of Representatives has voted unanimously in favor of a proposal to add a third superior…
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Alaska Senate approves bill to boost Interior natural gas project
The Alaska Senate has approved a bill to extend the deadline for the Alaska Industrial Development and Energy…