Alaska Legislature

Freshman legislators Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau; Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau; and Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau; reflected on what’s happened so far during a regular and special session and what they’re looking forward to working on next. (Michael Penn| Juneau Empire File)
Freshman legislators Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau; Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau; and Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau; reflected on what’s happened so far during a regular and special session and what they’re looking forward to working on next. (Michael Penn| Juneau Empire File)
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: State’s budget climate puts value of Alaska’s higher education at risk

Thousands of students could be affected by a governor veto.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Long-running, high-profile Grussendorf sex abuse case comes to conclusion
Long-running, high-profile Grussendorf sex abuse case comes to conclusion
Live: Ferries take center stage at Story town hall

Live: Ferries take center stage at Story town hall

Freshman legislator talks about her first session.

Live: Ferries take center stage at Story town hall
Slow trickle of state jobs out of Juneau continues
Slow trickle of state jobs out of Juneau continues
Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, holds a town hall meeting at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, holds a town hall meeting at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Legislators will collect pay despite not finishing budget on time
Legislators will collect pay despite not finishing budget on time
One session ends as another one is set outside Juneau
One session ends as another one is set outside Juneau
Capitol Live: Governor announces date, location for special session
Capitol Live: Governor announces date, location for special session
Group of legislators wants to take ‘emotional debate’ out of Permanent Fund
Group of legislators wants to take ‘emotional debate’ out of Permanent Fund
Capitol Live: Legislators try to fit PFD into final budget bill
Capitol Live: Legislators try to fit PFD into final budget bill
Another special session beckons as PFD vote fails

Another special session beckons as PFD vote fails

Long-term questions are also unanswered.

Another special session beckons as PFD vote fails
Municipal leaders bracing for governor’s vetoes
Municipal leaders bracing for governor’s vetoes
Capital budget presents one more chance for PFD amendment
Capital budget presents one more chance for PFD amendment
Ferry cuts in Legislature budget are heavy, but could have been worse
Ferry cuts in Legislature budget are heavy, but could have been worse
Capitol Live: House picks Permanent Fund work group members
Capitol Live: House picks Permanent Fund work group members
With no PFD attached, Legislature’s budget heads to governor’s desk
With no PFD attached, Legislature’s budget heads to governor’s desk
Capitol Live: Senate split on dividend continues
Capitol Live: Senate split on dividend continues
Sen. Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel, leaves the Senate chambers after a “call” on the Senate was lifted on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Sen. Hoffman said, “Another fun day in the Senate” on his way out. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Sen. Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel, leaves the Senate chambers after a “call” on the Senate was lifted on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Sen. Hoffman said, “Another fun day in the Senate” on his way out. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: Senate might shift focus to budget, not PFD
Capitol Live: Senate might shift focus to budget, not PFD