Surpise vote with three Republicans absent drops proposed dividend to about $1,400 per recipient.
The Alaska Legislature on Friday passed a major increase to K-12 education funding, worth $1,000 in the state’s per-student funding formula. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has… Continue reading
Most visitors will need to pass through screening starting around April 21, officials say.
Senate president says action on lower per-student education funding increase likely if veto override fails.
House majority leaders appeal to GOP minority, Gov. Dunleavy for agreement on spending plan.
Order could affect everything from recently enacted state carbon laws to Juneau’s renewable energy goals.
Still looming is deficit caused by a collision between education spending, PFD and lower oil revenue.
House Finance plan passes after battles among allies as well as opponents; vote on $1,000 PFD fails 7-4.
Critics say Dunleavy administration is withholding results showing state pay is uncompetitive.
The Alaska Legislature has voted to allow teenagers as young as 18 to serve alcohol in the state. On Wednesday, the Alaska House of Representatives… Continue reading
Senate Education Committee amended House Bill 69 with policy changes, including capping class sizes.
“It will probably be a couple weeks before it’s all in place,” says Rep. Sara Hannan, the council’s chair.
Federal shakeups affecting medical care, fiscal stability, schools and other legislative issues loom large.
After president’s slashing of government, those affected told to justify how their existence serves him.
The Alaska House of Representatives is asking the Trump administration and Canadian government to step back from a brewing trade war. In a 33-4 vote… Continue reading
Constituents across Alaska feel unheard by congressional delegation, take the lead in community outreach.
Would require commercial, sport and subsistence members, along with one representing scientists.
Participants focus on Medicaid, eliminating waitlists for support services, infant learning programs.
Legislators cancel executive order but say a bill to create the department is possible later this year.
Senator addresses flood concerns, federal firings, Medicaid worries in annual speech to Legislature.
