Alaska lawmaker says disruption “could be catastrophic” for education, homeless, other programs.
Juneau school leaders say they’ve done their part, Legislature now needs to uphold state constitution.
Resolution opposing restoration of Mt. McKinley name is first legislation to pass House this session.
Alaska Cultural Trust seeks $733,000 — $1 per resident — for grants it hopes to start awarding this fall.
Local impacts may include “green” issues such as electric vehicles, Assembly members told by lobbyist.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced bill through House; Senate majority is expected to introduce its own.
Nearly 130 bills and resolutions introduced as state lawmakers get down to work on Wednesday.
An increase to the Base Student Allocation and in resource development among coming proposals.
Leadership battle in House from past sessions avoided, but minority has enough votes to sway agenda.
Among 20 other bills are expanding transgender sports ban, increasing scrutiny of use-of-force by police.
Juneau lawmakers cite familiar issues of education, pensions as priorities at pre-session town hall
Two members of Juneau’s delegation reintroduce bills for students, public employees, crime victims.
Boosting international marketing, developing new products, more support for workers, other steps.
Historic building next to Alaska State Capitol awaits arriving legislators and staff.
Second Douglas crossing, wastewater plant rank next; some members concerned civic center is low on list.
State elections director defends process as secure, trustworthy and fair, despite some glitches.
Delegation hosts annual open house as at least two prepare to occupy better offices as majority members.
Fourth graders now are a year behind their 2007 peers in reading and math, author of report asserts.
Proposal sets up battle with Legislature that in past has resulted in more school money and smaller PFDs.
Proposal to screen visitors at entrance tabled for future discussion; moving mailroom offsite OK’d.
