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Lower prices dim expectations for Alaska oil earnings in coming years, revenue forecast says
North Slope production is expected to start rising, but revenues to state will decline this decade.
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Gov. Dunleavy’s budget nixes education increase, pays $3,838 PFD and incurs $1.5B deficit
Proposal sets up battle with Legislature that in past has resulted in more school money and smaller PFDs.
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Dunleavy: No surprises in upcoming budget; energy and education will again be big policy goals
Governor also optimistic about Trump, says cancelled post-election announcement wasn’t about Cabinet job.
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Recount of ranked choice repeal upholds voters’ rejection — and increases margin by six votes
State elections officials declare measure failed by 743 votes out of 335,767 cast, or 49.88%-50.12%.
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Security screenings for people entering Alaska State Capitol to be considered by legislators Thursday
Signs already designating separate entrance for public, bids from security providers received.
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Governor’s Holiday Open House a bit thinner this year — if 17,050 cookies and 90 lbs. of fudge can be called that
Students from TMMS, JDHS, Faith Christian School and JAMM will perform during three-hour event Tuesday.
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Wages for Alaska workers are up, but total jobs remain lower than pre-pandemic levels
The average hourly wage in Alaska was $33.60 in 2023, putting the state in 11th place among all…
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The Governor’s House: Welcoming Alaskans for more than 100 years
Mansion has seen many updates to please occupants, but piano bought with first funds still playable.
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Alaska births and deaths both declined in 2023, and population total held steady, state says
Fewer Alaska babies were born in 2023 than in previous years, but there were also fewer deaths in…
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False citations show Alaska education official relied on generative AI, raising broader questions
Commissioner Bishop said documents a first draft, appeared on state’s website due to technical error.
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Data centers face growing opposition Outside. Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants them in Alaska.
Amid a growing backlash to the factory-sized data centers that power the global internet, Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy…
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Alaska Capitol may begin screening all visitors in 2025, according to draft security proposal
An airport-style security screening checkpoint could be coming to the Alaska State Capitol, ending decades of open public…
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Alaska again lags in processing food stamp applications, new court filings show
Alaska’s Department of Health is again slipping into a backlog of food stamp applications.
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For some University of Alaska faculty, the next paycheck could be $0
University officials say they have made headway on problem, faculty will be paid “as soon as possible.”
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Expanded access to food stamps, health care becomes law in Alaska
The law takes advantage of waivers to allow more Alaskans to access federal aid programs.
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Alaska appeals federal court ruling that was a step toward new ‘Indian country’ here
The state of Alaska is continuing its effort to oppose Alaska Native tribes’ effort to protect traditional lands…
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Following state disaster declaration, Gov. Dunleavy and Sen. Murkowski survey Juneau’s flooded homes
“What do we do with the community a year from now?”
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Alaska Supreme Court positioned to be majority-women for first time
Seven attorneys have thrown their name in the ring for a judicial position in Alaska’s Supreme Court. All…
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U.S. District judge hears food stamp backlog case against Alaska’s health department
Plaintiffs say they waited unlawfully long for food aid.
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Dunleavy signs state budget with $680 BSA increase, vetoes tens of millions in other education spending
Broadband for rural schools, K-3 reading assistance, disaster aid, ferry system among other vetoes.