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Dunleavy makes first official Yukon visit, signs Alaska Highway maintenance agreement
In his first official visit to the Yukon during five years as Alaska’s governor, Mike Dunleavy signed an…
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Food assistance advocates seeking substantial fixes as record demand, food stamp problems persist
State, facing lawsuit and funding pressures on SNAP backlog, being asked for other forms of help.
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Alaska politicians contemplate first statewide borrowing request since 2012
Dunleavy administration considering the possibility, but bond package not yet introduced.
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Public safety commissioner seeks change in Alaska’s missing and murdered Indigenous people response
“We’ve closed our eyes and allowed rural Alaska to be seriously victimized,” Cockrell said.
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Alaska must face food stamp litigation after a year of stays, court says
A sign noting the acceptance of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards that are used by state welfare departments…
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Alaska governor bans big new contracts with companies that boycott Israel
Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a far-reaching administrative order on Monday that calls for public agencies to stop doing…
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Chief justice highlights permanent changes resulting from pandemic in first State of the Judiciary speech
Increasing use of remote hearings, other technology cited as long-term positives for efficiency.
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Report: Juneau second-best summer job place in U.S. for youths — in part because there are fewer of them
Update of annual Southeast Alaska economic report features other contrasting up-and-down trends
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Alaska plans to send National Guard members to Mexico border in support of the federal government
The state of Alaska is planning to send members of its National Guard south to the Mexican border,…
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Alaska Senate passes new pension program for state employees, but final approval is in question
The Alaska House of Representatives has shown little interest in considering pension bills
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High job vacancies in Alaska state agencies can reduce services and lead to burnout
An average of about 14% of Alaska state jobs are unfilled
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As lawmakers consider student funding, Juneau families and educators rally for larger increase
It rained and blew Monday on the Capitol steps in Juneau, but dozens of education supporters turned out…
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At annual legislative speech, Gov. Dunleavy calls for more Alaska development projects
In his sixth annual State of the State address, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy promoted development projects, called on…
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Gov. Dunleavy’s State of the State speech delayed until Tuesday due to weather
Flights carrying commissioners, guests for speech unable to arrive in Juneau in time
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The number of legal conflicts between Alaska and the federal government is rising sharply
The number of legal conflicts between the state of Alaska and America’s federal government has risen significantly over…
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Bill reviving public employees pension system advances to Senate floor
Long-debated proposal would replace 401(k)-style system; House leaders raise questions about cost.
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Dunleavy: Package solution needed for education in Alaska
Governor says he will veto a standalone education funding increase unless other items are included.
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‘Pro-life’ flag hangs outside Governor’s Residence on anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Flag hoisted in recent days part of national movement, partly in response to Pride and other flags
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Alaska’s working population loss casts long shadow over legislative session
As the Alaska Legislature convenes in Juneau, the state population is on the minds of lawmakers.
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Dunleavy gains control to pick all nine members of state ferry board July 1 under executive order
Order ends all existing terms that day; takes away legislative leaders’ appointing of four seats.