Alaska Legislature

Capitol Live: Legislators examine future of Permanent Fund

Capitol Live: Legislators examine future of Permanent Fund

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Legislators examine future of Permanent Fund
The ‘bee’s knees’ or the ‘end of the world’? Leaders weigh in on possible new ferry terminal in Juneau

The ‘bee’s knees’ or the ‘end of the world’? Leaders weigh in on possible new ferry terminal in Juneau

How does it fit into the bigger picture?

The ‘bee’s knees’ or the ‘end of the world’? Leaders weigh in on possible new ferry terminal in Juneau
A dozen preschoolers had a reason to thank legislators

A dozen preschoolers had a reason to thank legislators

Thank you, next budget step.

A dozen preschoolers had a reason to thank legislators
Here’s some of the changes lawmakers are proposing to the PFD

Here’s some of the changes lawmakers are proposing to the PFD

PFD talks begin in House, Senate.

Here’s some of the changes lawmakers are proposing to the PFD
Juneau representative’s bill makes getting jobs easier for veterans

Juneau representative’s bill makes getting jobs easier for veterans

Even the House’s biggest contrarian supported it.

Juneau representative’s bill makes getting jobs easier for veterans
Will the Legislature finish on time? Senate leaders are optimistic

Will the Legislature finish on time? Senate leaders are optimistic

Some lawmakers aren’t happy with progress so far.

Will the Legislature finish on time? Senate leaders are optimistic
Capitol Live: Juneau representative’s bill passes unanimously

Capitol Live: Juneau representative’s bill passes unanimously

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Juneau representative’s bill passes unanimously
Permanent Fund Dividend still a major question mark this session

Permanent Fund Dividend still a major question mark this session

Lawmakers tried to take a look to the future.

Permanent Fund Dividend still a major question mark this session
Capitol Live: Lawmakers ask governor to preserve transboundary work group

Capitol Live: Lawmakers ask governor to preserve transboundary work group

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Lawmakers ask governor to preserve transboundary work group
Major issues unresolved in legislative session’s final weeks

Major issues unresolved in legislative session’s final weeks

Gov. Dunleavy is facing resistance to pieces of his agenda.

Major issues unresolved in legislative session’s final weeks
This Juneau man fills every lunch break with a peaceful protest at the Capitol

This Juneau man fills every lunch break with a peaceful protest at the Capitol

His sign lists five main priorities.

This Juneau man fills every lunch break with a peaceful protest at the Capitol
Capitol Live: Labor leaders deliver protest letter to governor

Capitol Live: Labor leaders deliver protest letter to governor

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Labor leaders deliver protest letter to governor
From ‘witch hunt’ to ‘yippee-ki-yay’: Lawmakers confirm Dunleavy appointees after debates

From ‘witch hunt’ to ‘yippee-ki-yay’: Lawmakers confirm Dunleavy appointees after debates

A couple votes in particular were heated.

From ‘witch hunt’ to ‘yippee-ki-yay’: Lawmakers confirm Dunleavy appointees after debates
Juneau legislators will hold town hall meeting

Juneau legislators will hold town hall meeting

Donuts and coffee will be provided.

Juneau legislators will hold town hall meeting
There could be a new, quick way to send PFD money to government coffers

There could be a new, quick way to send PFD money to government coffers

People could decide to keep or donate money.

There could be a new, quick way to send PFD money to government coffers
Capitol Live: Legislators debate, vote on governor’s appointees

Capitol Live: Legislators debate, vote on governor’s appointees

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Legislators debate, vote on governor’s appointees
Senators propose way for ferries to run this winter

Senators propose way for ferries to run this winter

There’s still a long time left in the budget process.

Senators propose way for ferries to run this winter
Pre-K funding bill gives them something to talk about

Pre-K funding bill gives them something to talk about

More pre-K for AK?

Pre-K funding bill gives them something to talk about
On eve of vote, public safety commissioner pick tries to win over lawmakers

On eve of vote, public safety commissioner pick tries to win over lawmakers

She said reports of her past have been “incredibly distorted.”

On eve of vote, public safety commissioner pick tries to win over lawmakers
Capitol Live: Commissioner designee speaks amid criticism

Capitol Live: Commissioner designee speaks amid criticism

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Commissioner designee speaks amid criticism