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House committee expected to move budget this week
The Alaska House Finance Committee, coming off three days of public testimony from Alaskans across the state, will…
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Three new lawmakers face big adjustments and high stakes
As a pilot for FedEx, Mike Shower is used to picking up a bag and jetting out on…
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Study: Chinook salmon much smaller, younger these days
SEATTLE — A new study has found that chinook salmon in the Columbia River and the northeastern Pacific…
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Senate votes down amendment to protect the PFD in the Constitution
The Alaska Senate has declined to advance a proposed constitutional amendment to guarantee the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend.…
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House amendment supports lower draw, higher dividend from Permanent Fund
The Alaska House Finance Committee has voted to set next year’s Permanent Fund Dividend at $1,270 and reduce…
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NBC report claims Russian penetration of Alaska elections
If the Department of Homeland Security has evidence that Russian agents electronically penetrated Alaska’s election system, the agency…
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Bill to fund Alaska Marine Highway System nears House vote
For the first time in six years, the Alaska Legislature has put a portion of the state’s budget,…
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Parish education bill suffers setback
Rep. Justin Parish, D-Juneau, has suffered a setback in his attempt to pass legislation affecting Alaska’s public school…
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Sullivan offers legislators six reasons for optimism
This is Sen. Dan Sullivan, optimistic. In a 36-minute Monday address to the Alaska Legislature, Alaska’s junior U.S.…
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Great-grandson of territorial Congressman seeks election to Alaska House
With incumbent Rep. Sam Kito III still undecided on re-election, a second person has announced their intention to…
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Alaska House takes budget testimony this week
Alaskans will get their first opportunity to offer public testimony on the state’s budget this week, as the…
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State may borrow $1 billion to pay oil debt
The Alaska Legislature is considering a proposal to borrow up to $1 billion from global markets to cover…
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Zulkosky confirmed to fill vacant House seat
Democrats in the Alaska House of Representatives have confirmed Gov. Bill Walker’s appointment of Tiffany Zulkosky for the…
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Bill adding new Superior Court judge position in Juneau passes House
The Alaska House of Representatives has voted unanimously in favor of a proposal to add a third superior…
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Alaska Senate approves bill to boost Interior natural gas project
The Alaska Senate has approved a bill to extend the deadline for the Alaska Industrial Development and Energy…
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Former Air Force pilot confirmed as Senate pick; Gov nominates former Bethel mayor for House District 38
More than a month after the start of its 2018 session, the Alaska Legislature is nearing full strength.…
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Sen. Murkowski offers optimism for state mired in recession and deficit
This is Lisa Murkowski, victorious. On Thursday morning, Murkowski addressed to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature…
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Empire Exclusive: A Q&A with Rep. Don Young
This is Don Young triumphant. In the past year, the Republican who bills himself as the Congressman for…
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Permanent Fund armored against downturn, analysis finds
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation took a $1.5 billion hit when American stock markets plunged last week, but…
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Gov. Bill Walker appoints former F-22 pilot to vacant Alaska Senate seat
Gov. Bill Walker on Tuesday nominated a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot to fill the Alaska Senate…