Plan boosts dividends $444 by abandoning agreement to put half the amount in reserve fund.
Lawmakers pass other bills, on storage rentals, fireworks rules, telemedicine and federal lands.
Decision won’t be final until at least Monday, when House is scheduled to vote on underlying bill.
Legislators work past midnight as school districts face Wednesday application deadline for program.
The Alaska Senate is moving closer to approving a state constitutional amendment that would lower the number of votes needed to override a governor’s veto… Continue reading
Juneau Rep. Sara Hannan among dissenters in 35-5 vote, cites issues about property vs. hate crimes.
House Bill 17 allows women to buy up to 12 months’ worth of birth control pills at a time
Participants at permitted gathering at Capitol denounce proposal aimed at unauthorized gatherings.
Two days after the Alaska Legislature failed to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a wide-ranging education bill, the effects of that failure continued to… Continue reading
Senate looks to House on next steps for education funding
One week remains until the deadline for federal grants that would make equitable speeds affordable.
Painting of late Congressman who served nearly 50 years will be on second floor near House Chambers.
Legislators warn bad blood may hamper other issues as numerous Republicans abandon earlier support.
Retaliation by governor, fractured relationships within Legislature on other issues among concerns.
Legislature expected to meet for veto override session Monday, unknown if enough votes exist.
Office opened last year without earmarked funds; APFC head says HQ could eventually move from Juneau
“Child sexual abuse material” replaces term “child pornography” in proposal passed by 39-1 vote.
House Finance Committee awaiting new revenue estimates for the coming year before finishing draft.
Giving governor full control of Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board among orders rejected.
South Anchorage high school teacher Logan Pitney said his colleagues are making exit strategies to flee their bad financial prospects in Alaska. He called Gov.… Continue reading