Opinion
OPINION: It’s time to end Alaska’s fiscal experiment
For decades, Alaska has operated under a fiscal and budgeting system unlike any other state, and some could…
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Alaska governor debuts fiscal plan, including statewide sales tax and guaranteed PFD
Gov. Dunleavy suggests 4% summer statewide sales tax, falling to 2% in winter; many municipal exemptions and caps…
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State of the State: Dunleavy reveals snippets of a fiscal plan
Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivered his eighth and final State of the State address Thursday evening.
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Alaska State Legislature convenes for second year of 34th session
Lawmakers agreed to hold two joint sessions later this week.
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Budgets, bills the PFD: Juneau legislators speak on their expectations for the 2026 Legislature
The state Legislature starts on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
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Governor declares state emergency ahead of heavy rain to hit Juneau Friday
The state declaration comes after city and tribal officials declared a local emergency and requested state assistance.
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Commentary: Alaska’s governor said he texts Trump. I asked for copies.
A couple of months ago, I was reporting on the typhoon that hit Western Alaska and stopped by…
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Disasters, dividends and deficit: Alaska governor unveils first-draft state budget
In his final year, Gov. Dunleavy again proposes to spend from savings in order to pay a larger…
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Cookies, cider and a 12-foot spruce: Governor’s Holiday Open House returns
The century-old tradition continues Tuesday.
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Alaska Senate Republicans confirm Rauscher, Tilton and open two vacancies in state House
The Alaska Republican Party is moving quickly after Republicans in the Alaska Senate confirmed Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s picks…
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Dunleavy appoints Rauscher and Tilton to Alaska Senate, opening two House vacancies
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has appointed state Reps. George Rauscher, R-Sutton, and Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla, to two vacancies in…
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What does the future hold for the permanent fund dividend?
As Alaska braces for another challenging budget season, state Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, is calling for realism in…
Opinion
Opinion: Governor’s early Christmas spirit is misplaced
“I told the president, it’s like Christmas every morning,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said at last week’s staged event…
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Officials warn of possible lawsuit in wake of Alaska governor’s education funding veto
Among issues are if veto violates Alaska’s constitutional guarantee of adequately funded public schools.
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Dunleavy vetoes $200 of $700 BSA increase as he signs state budget for coming year
Governor cites low oil prices for $122 million in total cuts to budget approved by Legislature.
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Alaska state school board may vote Wednesday morning to limit local funding for public schools
Change to city-provided funds, originally targeted for 2026, could cost Juneau School District more than $2M.
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Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced a freeze on new state regulations. What does that mean?
Administrative order could affect a ballot measure Alaskans supported in 2024.
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Legislature overrides governor’s education veto in moment of ‘courage’
Supporters of bill raising BSA by $700 stand together as session nears adjournment.
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Gov. Dunleavy vetoes second bill increasing education funding; override vote by legislators likely Tuesday
Bill passed by 48-11 vote — eight more than needed — but same count for override not certain.
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Alaska gives food stamp recipients’ personal information to federal officials
Data sharing part of nationwide request by Trump administration; appears to be targeting migrants.