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Governor vetoes bill that would have expanded Alaska women’s access to birth control medicine
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has vetoed a bill that would have eased access to contraceptives.
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After Alaska’s primary election, here’s how the state’s legislative races are shaping up
Senate’s bipartisan coalition appears likely to continue, but control of the state House is a tossup.
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Dunleavy vetoes work quota rules for Amazon-like warehouses
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has vetoed a bill that would have required the operators of large warehouses to provide…
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Bills by Juneau legislator adding official Indigenous state languages, upgrading dock safety become law
Safety bill by Rep. Story also contains provision by Sen. Kiehl expanding disaster aid eligibility.
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Progressive candidates show unusual strength in Alaska state legislative primaries
Near-record-low turnout has experts warning against drawing conclusions before November election.
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Gov. Dunleavy vetoes five bills passed late by state House
All five pieces of legislation were passed by the House after midnight on Legislature’s 121st day.
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Bill by Sen. Jesse Kiehl mandating end to use of PFAS-containing firefighting foams becomes law
Law takes effect without governor’s signature, requires switch to PFAS-free foams by Jan. 1
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Goals for new Alaska crime law range from harsher penalties for drug dealers to reducing recidivism
Some celebrate major progress on state’s thorniest crime issues while others criticize the methods.
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Alaska lawmakers aim to expand eligibility for scholarships
Merit-based Alaska Performance Scholarships intended to keep high-achieving students in the state.
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Dunleavy signs bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday in Alaska
On Thursday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a bill to make Juneteenth a legal holiday in the state.
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Dunleavy signs state budget with $680 BSA increase, vetoes tens of millions in other education spending
Broadband for rural schools, K-3 reading assistance, disaster aid, ferry system among other vetoes.
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After email leak, some Alaska legislators say they’re skeptical of Permanent Fund’s direction
Members of the Alaska Legislature questioned the direction of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. on Monday in a…
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On Juneteenth, Gov. Dunleavy weighs adding a new legal holiday for Alaska
If the governor signs recently passed bill, Juneteenth would be observed as a state holiday in 2025.
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Bill Thomas drops out of District 3 House race, says there isn’t time for fishing and campaigning
Haines Republican cites rough start to commercial season; incumbent Andi Story now unopposed.
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With bills and budget boost, Alaska lawmakers use state-run corporation to tackle housing shortage
Legislature directed millions toward housing projects next year; Gov. Dunleavy will soon have a say.
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Rep. Andi Story and former Rep. Bill Thomas will face off in only locally contested legislative race
Juneau’s Rep. Sara Hannan and Sen. Jesse Kiehl among eight unopposed candidates in 50 races.
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Former Haines lawmaker Bill Thomas challenging Rep. Andi Story for District 3 House seat
Challenger served in Legislature from 2005-13, been a lobbyist and commercial fisherman for decades.
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Alaska lawmakers approve additional support for addressing missing and murdered Indigenous people
Cultural training for law enforcement officers and dedicated MMIP investigators among updates.
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Gov. Dunleavy examining energy bills passed by Alaska Legislature
Expresses optimism about carbon storage bill, pondering next steps on royalty relief that failed.
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Juneau’s legislative delegation reflects on lots of small items with big impacts passed during session
Public radio for remote communities, merit scholarships, fishing loans among lower-profile successes