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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…
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State asks Legislature for $10 million to survey ANWR for oil
The administration of Gov. Bill Walker is asking the Alaska Legislature for permission to spend $10 million on…
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University of Alaska president to deliver ‘state of the university’ address
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen will deliver a “State of the University” speech noon Tuesday at the…
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University of Alaska Board of Regents to hold public testimony session
The University of Alaska Board of Regents has scheduled a call-in session of public testimony for Alaskans who…
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Walker has early fundraising edge in Alaska governor’s race
Gov. Bill Walker holds an early fundraising edge in his bid for re-election this year. Records filed with…
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Jessica Geary named head of Legislative Affairs Agency
Jessica Geary has been named the new head of the Legislative Affairs Agency, the nonpartisan working arm of…
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Former JDHS teacher announces campaign for downtown Juneau’s House seat
A former Juneau-Douglas High School teacher has filed to run for the Alaska House seat currently held by…
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Permanent Fund spending is this year’s snarl in the Alaska Legislature
The Nenana Ice Classic bills itself as Alaska’s favorite guessing game. This year, that honor will go to…
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Alaska Senate votes to regulate out-of-state prescription drug wholesalers
The Alaska Senate has approved a new bill that allows the Alaska Board of Pharmacy to regulate wholesale…
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Tribes could help state fix school systems
In January, the leaders of Alaska’s education system rolled out a report on “Alaska’s Education Challenge,” the foundation…