Lawmakers have said the somewhat obscure policy is significant in the face of missing oil tax information.
The override was approved with no floor discussion
Hyper-partisan politics don’t belong in classrooms.
If we do not act during this special session, the vetoes will become permanent
The Senate and House majority say the Legislature plans to consider two veto overrides.
Forrest Dunbar, a Democrat from Anchorage, is deployed in Poland with the Alaska National Guard
The bill requires insurance companies and health care providers to meet new deadlines for authorizing requests for care.
Lawmakers on Wednesday said they were surprised by the move.
The Alaska House Judiciary Committee plans to hold a hearing June 20 on the use of Alaska Department of Corrections facilities to house and supervise… Continue reading
Among issues are if veto violates Alaska’s constitutional guarantee of adequately funded public schools.
Governor cites low oil prices for $122 million in total cuts to budget approved by Legislature.
School accountability, absenteeism and open enrollment among issues members will consider.
KTOO’s public service program works closely with state offices to ensure real-time coverage.
Juneau’s three Democratic state lawmakers each saw priorities advance, but wary of state’s ill fortunes.
On the 120th and last day of Alaska’s annual legislative session, the state House passed a bill that would curb high interest rates and fees… Continue reading
A look at the 33 bills that both the House and Senate passed this year, and where they stand in the process.
At least one other member of Senate’s bipartisan majority is expected to not seek reelection in 2026.
