Office opened last year without earmarked funds; APFC head says HQ could eventually move from Juneau
“Child sexual abuse material” replaces term “child pornography” in proposal passed by 39-1 vote.
House Finance Committee awaiting new revenue estimates for the coming year before finishing draft.
Giving governor full control of Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board among orders rejected.
South Anchorage high school teacher Logan Pitney said his colleagues are making exit strategies to flee their bad financial prospects in Alaska. He called Gov.… Continue reading
Clocks move an hour forward at 2 a.m. Sunday as legislation establishing year-round time debated.
Russian fish flooding global markets and other economic forces beyond the state’s border have created dire conditions for Alaska’s seafood industry. Now key legislators are… Continue reading
House Education Committee hasn’t met since Feb. 14, denying Dunleavy channel of support for his ideas
As major source of federal funding dwindles, state programs seek state money to continue care.
Alaska has welcomed more than 1,000 refugees from Ukraine since the war began
Order giving governor full control of Alaska Marine Highway Operations board among six scheduled.
Some residents say legislation doesn’t go far enough, want limits on annual valuation increases.
The Alaska House of Representatives will vote as soon as Friday morning on a constitutional amendment that would guarantee the annual Permanent Fund dividend. The… Continue reading
However, a “statutory” $3,688 PFD would result in a deficit of more than $1.2 billion, report says.
The federal government rejected the plan on Feb. 9, citing numerous deficiencies
The state’s Board of Education and Early Development approved a priority list for half a billion dollars in construction and upkeep for schools at its… Continue reading
The federal government rejected the plan on Feb. 9, citing numerous deficiencies.
Opponents testified that the bill would threaten Alaskans’ abortion rights
The Alaska House of Representatives voted on Monday without opposition to raise the amount of the state’s merit-based scholarship program for high schoolers who attend… Continue reading
It is not certain there would be the 40 votes necessary to override a veto by the governor
