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Gov. Dunleavy picks second ex-talk radio host for lucrative fish job after first rejected
Rick Green will serve at least through Legislature’s next confirmation votes in the spring of 2025.
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Protest at Capitol by police, firefighters calls for House to pass stalled pension bill for state employees
Advocates say legislation is vital to solving retention and hiring woes in public safety jobs.
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Feds OK most of state’s revised transportation plan, but ferry and other projects again rejected
Governor’s use of ferry revenue instead of state funds to match federal grants a sticking point.
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Alaska development authority signs contracts with ex-Dunleavy aides, paying up to $295/hour
Alaska’s state-owned economic development agency has retained four consultants aimed at boosting its standing in the rural regions…
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Flaws found in study cited by Dunleavy claiming Alaska ranks second in adequately funding schools
“I’m definitely saying don’t take it at face value,” study’s co-author says.
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State lawsuit claims federal government owes Alaska $700 billion for quashing Pebble mine
The federal government owes Alaska more than $700 billion in compensation for the 2023 Environmental Protection Agency action…
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Experts bump Alaska oil price estimates slightly, boosting Permanent Fund dividend and budget
Extra payment of more than $200 expected for this year’s PFD.
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Sunny Point route near airport runway gets highest score for second Juneau-Douglas crossing
However, all seven options get negative scores; concerns by airport officials and residents linger.
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Alaska domestic violence and sexual assault victims services face $4M funding gap
As major source of federal funding dwindles, state programs seek state money to continue care.
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Alaska plans to ease rules on state purchases without multiple price quotes
The state of Alaska is planning to raise the maximum size of bid-free purchases from $10,000 to $25,000.…
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Second Juneau-Douglas crossing to cost about $400M, be completed by 2030, in revised state transportation plan
Update also envisions Cascade ferry terminal by ‘25, safety fixes at Fred Meyer intersection by ‘26.
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Governor seeks tougher criminal, civil penalties for unauthorized protesters
Bill also targets people who encourage or assist participants in illegal demonstrations.
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A high cost of living and lack of a pension strain teachers in Alaska. Would bonuses help keep them?
Cory Hughes moved to a remote Alaska village to teach and would happily stay and retire there if…
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Alaska legislators give closer look at bill aimed at storing carbon emissions underground
Bill could enable enhanced oil recovery, sequestration of emissions from new coal-fired power.
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Small changes in governor’s proposed budget could mean big moves for Juneau
New plan moves staff from Permanent Fund building, opening space for city to put all employees there
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Gov. Dunleavy proposes tax breaks for the private sector to address Alaska’s high cost of living
The Dunleavy administration’s proposal to address a crisis of affordability in Alaska is to offer a tax credit…
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Dr. Anne Zink to leave position as Alaska chief medical officer
Alaska’s ‘top doc’ reflects on nearly five years of work, time in public eye during pandemic.
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For third year, Alaska’s top-paid public executive is the gas pipeline boss
The head of the state corporation in charge of a long-planned trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline is once again…
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Statewide transportation projects at risk as federal government rejects 2024-27 improvement plan
Cascade Point terminal, numerous ferry upgrades among local projects potentially impacted.
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Alaska legislators are moving to reject some of Dunleavy’s executive orders
The Alaska Senate moved quickly on Monday to take the first formal steps needed to reject some or…