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Most Alaskans nominated for state boards and commissions get Legislature’s approval this year
One nominee was rejected on a 0-60 vote, which may be a first for the Alaska Legislature.
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House passes bill reviving pensions for public employees, Senate expected to consider it next year
Supporters say it avoids pitfalls in previous system nixed in 2006 due to multibillion-dollar shortfall.
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Dunleavy orders freeze on state employee hiring, travel and new regulations due to fiscal crunch
Exemptions allowed for certain occupations and “mission-critical” purposes.
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Dunleavy threatens unprecedented veto of education funds in budget unless his policy goals are met
Line-item veto could leave districts with less money for months; legality of such action is questioned
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Dunleavy administration is blocking billion-dollar audit of oil tax disputes, legislators say
Legislature close to passing bill mandating disclosure of executive-branch reports legislators request.
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Alaska Senate approves pared-down budget draft while warning of ‘coming storm’ in state finances
Proposal now goes to the House; if lawmakers reject it there, further negotiations are in store.
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Alaska Legislature approves corporate tax for online business in Alaska, tied to education funding
Bill would be first state measure to raise significant new revenue in a decade.
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Alaska ranks 49th, ahead of only Louisiana, in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best States survey
State drops from 45th a year ago, led by large drops in opportunity and fiscal stability.
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Alaska governor’s staff warns executive branch away from state Capitol in session’s last days
Legislators say Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration isn’t answering questions about a key revenue bill.
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Republicans Nancy Dahlstrom and Click Bishop are first to file for 2026 Alaska governor’s race
Bishop says he plans listening sessions with voters across the state before campaigning in earnest.
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State, employees’ union reach tentative agreement on 11% pay hike over three years
Deal will also significantly boost state’s health insurance contribution if OK’d by workers, lawmakers.
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Shortcomings revealed in state employee salary study won’t be addressed until at least next year
Legislators and state administrators dispute who is underpaid and by how much, but agree fix is complex.
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TSA-style security screenings now required for visitors at Alaska State Capitol
Lawmakers, family, staff and other with keycards can bypass scans that began Monday.
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Dunleavy’s veto of education funding bill puts pressure on lawmakers during final month of session
Governor also previews new bill with $560 BSA increase, plus additional funds for policy initiatives.
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Tlingit and Haida’s 90th tribal assembly will feature constitutional convention amidst ‘crazy times’
Impacts of federal and state turmoil on tribal issues likely to loom large at three-day gathering.
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Installation of airport-style security system underway at Alaska State Capitol
Most visitors will need to pass through screening starting around April 21, officials say.
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State employee salaries fall short of levels intended to be competitive, long-delayed study finds
31 of 36 occupation groups are 85%-98% of target level; 21 of 36 are below public/private sector average.
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State employee salary study misses another deadline, prompting House resolution demanding to see data
Critics say Dunleavy administration is withholding results showing state pay is uncompetitive.
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Turning Governor’s House into a short-term rental proposed by Alaska lawmaker
Republican House member says intent is fiscal responsibility, not a slight of often-absent GOP governor.
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Economic slowdown expected due to Trump’s policies, CBJ leaders told by investment advisor
Surprisingly strong economic performance last fall now halted due to firings, cuts, tariff threats.