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Wasilla Republican asks Alaska Legislature to criminalize abortion
Wasilla Republican David Eastman has proposed a measure making abortion illegal in the state of Alaska. On Monday,…
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After nearly a decade of opposition, Alaska may pass ID card legislation
Alaska is closer than ever to becoming part of the national ID system known as REAL ID. On…
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On Uber, Alaska House takes the scenic route
One vehicle is stalled, but a second is driving forward. On Monday, the Alaska House of Representatives voted…
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Senate kills income tax
The Alaska Senate on Friday voted 15-4 to kill an income tax proposed by the House, all but…
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Senate drains savings account to cover oil subsidies
Alaska’s Senate voted Thursday to drain one of the state’s remaining savings accounts to make a big down…
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Parish finds friendly crowd for income tax
Rep. Justin Parish found a friendly crowd Tuesday evening as the Alaska Legislature prepares for a final vote…
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House censures Rep. Eastman for ‘village’ abortion comments
The Alaska House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to censure Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, for his recent comments…
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The case of the missing fuel tax
With one week remaining in the Legislature’s regular session, a core piece of the state budget is still…
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Uber, Lyft bill stalls
A divide between the House and Senate has stalled a push to bring ride-sharing services like Uber and…
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Parish to hold Tuesday town hall in Mendenhall Valley
Rep. Justin Parish, D-Juneau, will hold a town hall meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Mendenhall Valley…
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Oil issues clog Capitol
In your car, oil acts as a lubricant. In the Alaska Legislature, it’s a clotting factor. With 12…
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Constitutional amendment would guarantee PFD
The leader of the Alaska House of Representatives has introduced a proposal to constitutionally guarantee Alaska’s Permanent Fund…
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State won’t consider changes to beer tax
The state of Alaska is spending $3 million per year on beer. That fact won’t change until at…
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Oil bill could cost billions
The Alaska Senate’s plan to cut the state subsidy for oil and gas drilling could cost Alaska billions…
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Tlingit and Haida backs House tax plan
Juneau’s regional tribal organization is throwing its support behind the Alaska House Majority’s plan for fixing the state’s…
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Legi-slap: Reporter says he was struck by Wasilla lawmaker
A news reporter with the Alaska Dispatch News on Tuesday filed a police report, saying a lawmaker from…
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Alaska may lose its 24/7 earthquake monitors to budget cuts
When the shaking stops, Alaska’s seismologists have a goal: 10 minutes. That’s the time it should take for…
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If Senate agrees, new House bill would make voting easier
If the Senate agrees with the idea, Alaskans will be able to cast their ballots on the same…
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Republicans dodge vote on Walker appointees
Alaska’s attorney general and more than 100 other Alaskans waiting for legislative confirmation will have to wait for…
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Alaskans ask to be taxed
If you listened to all of the testimony Tuesday night, you’d come up with a surprising conclusion: Alaskans…