Alaska Legislature

City slams Legislature for cost-shifting vote

This move might cost the city immediately.

Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File) Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, 2019, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Bills look at PFD’s future, spending cap for Legislature

One bill is meant to be a “conversation starter.”

Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File) Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, 2019, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Capitol Live: Senate proposes spending cap

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Lawmakers vote to pull funding for cruise compliance program

Passenger fees fund the endeavor.

Effort to move legislative sessions to Anchorage overcomes hurdle

Proposal would not move the capital.

Capitol Live: House votes to cut funding for cruise pollution monitoring program

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

State’s top public defender resigns

He’ll stay on until the state finds a replacement.

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Capitol Live: Budget process heating up

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

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Capitol Live: House discusses new hydro project near Bristol Bay

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

After hearing from 1,800 Alaskans, House ready to form budget to counter Dunleavy’s

They heard from nearly 2,000 Alaskans.

Capitol Live: House approves fast-tracked funding for disaster relief

Live updates from the Capitol.

Curious how budget proposal affects you? There’s a website for that

It’s put together by Senate Democrats.

Capitol Live: House leadership talks budget process

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Some Juneau residents willing to pay income tax, give up PFD to help state

Dozens of people told lawmakers they’re ready to give to the state.

Capitol Live: Members of public say they’d take smaller or no PFD

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Southeast legislators discuss housing problem

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Like ‘Willie Nelson regulating pot?’ Public skeptical of commissioner’s Pebble past

Dozens of people testified Friday afternoon.

Lives on the line: Cuts could close down Housing First, Glory Hall homeless services

It would be a ‘crippling blow.’

Two groups taking to Capitol steps this week

Two different groups have one thing in common: proposed budget cuts.

Legislature working to avoid ‘devastating’ cuts, Juneau lawmakers say

Tuesday’s town hall meeting included a few bits of news.