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34th Alaska Legislature gavels in smoothly — now the hard part begins
Leadership battle in House from past sessions avoided, but minority has enough votes to sway agenda.
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Alaska senators outline key priorities in the opening day of the 34th Legislature
An increase to the Base Student Allocation and in resource development among coming proposals.
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New prefile bills includes ban on ‘political’ flags by ally of Dunleavy, who has ′pro-life’ flag at mansion
Among 20 other bills are expanding transgender sports ban, increasing scrutiny of use-of-force by police.
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Expect tighter budget, but more say in how the money is spent, local legislators say
Juneau lawmakers cite familiar issues of education, pensions as priorities at pre-session town hall
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Legislative task force offers possible actions to rescue troubled Alaska seafood industry
Boosting international marketing, developing new products, more support for workers, other steps.
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Assembly Apartments that provided Depression-era jobs now the latest in government housing
Historic building next to Alaska State Capitol awaits arriving legislators and staff.
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Bans on cellphones for students, abortion, styrofoam food containers among Legislature’s first prefiled bills
Two members of Juneau’s delegation reintroduce bills for students, public employees, crime victims.
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Flood protection at top of Juneau Assembly’s legislative project funding list
Second Douglas crossing, wastewater plant rank next; some members concerned civic center is low on list.
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Alaska legislators, citing some citizen complaints, probe management of 2024 election
State elections director defends process as secure, trustworthy and fair, despite some glitches.
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A moving holiday season for Juneau’s legislators
Delegation hosts annual open house as at least two prepare to occupy better offices as majority members.
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Drops in Alaska’s student test scores and education funding follow similar paths past 20 years, study claims
Fourth graders now are a year behind their 2007 peers in reading and math, author of report asserts.
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Gov. Dunleavy’s budget nixes education increase, pays $3,838 PFD and incurs $1.5B deficit
Proposal sets up battle with Legislature that in past has resulted in more school money and smaller PFDs.
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Legislators skip adding TSA-style security checks at Alaska’s Capitol, approve other safety measures
Proposal to screen visitors at entrance tabled for future discussion; moving mailroom offsite OK’d.
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Security screenings for people entering Alaska State Capitol to be considered by legislators Thursday
Signs already designating separate entrance for public, bids from security providers received.
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State Rep. Andi Story to co-chair House Education Committee under new Democrat-led majority
Sara Hannan remains on Finance Committee as Juneau representatives look to play bigger roles
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Education, energy and elections among priorities of Alaska Senate’s post-election agenda
Senate’s previous bipartisan majority will continue, albeit a bit smaller, after election.
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Alaska House control flips from predominantly Republican coalition to mostly Democratic coalition
Preliminary election results show the new House majority will have at least 22 members.
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Alaska Capitol may begin screening all visitors in 2025, according to draft security proposal
An airport-style security screening checkpoint could be coming to the Alaska State Capitol, ending decades of open public…
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Flood protection, second Juneau-Douglas crossing top Planning Commission’s legislative wish list
Draft 19-item list also includes housing, other projects Assembly will rank and seek funds for.
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Alaska legislative panel bans large signs in the state Capitol after education protest
Signs limited to 11x17” and can’t be attached to posts or sticks, according to new visitor policy.