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
Congresswoman says wins for Alaska’s fisheries and state’s economy occurring through collaboration.
Dunleavy schedules press conference Tuesday afternoon in Anchorage to discuss the legislation.
Applies to facilities using high heat or chemicals to turn plastic garbage into raw materials.
Bill now returns to Senate, which must pass it unchanged before it can head to the governor’s desk.
Bill passes by 38-2 vote, Senate expected to concur with changes after days of negotiations.
Resolution to reject Dunleavy’s executive order among many being considered by legislators.
Bill also targets people who encourage or assist participants in illegal demonstrations.
Lawmakers considered six different increases in per-student funding over several hours Wednesday.
The Alaska Senate voted without dissent on Wednesday to permanently extend a state program that pays up to $250 per month to poor Alaskans over… Continue reading
Senator calls Trump “the best president ever” for Alaska, has harsh words for Iran and migrants
Charter study does not show how their testing success can be replicated in regular public schools.
Lawmakers spend much of Monday in closed-door negotiations, plan to take up bill again Tuesday.
New plan moves staff from Permanent Fund building, opening space for city to put all employees there
