Eric Stone
State Government ReporterEric Stone is Alaska Public Media’s state government reporter. He covers all facets of state government and how they affect Alaskans, from the Alaska Legislature to the executive branch and the court system. He is based in Juneau year-round and joined Alaska Public Media in 2023.
He previously worked as the news director for KRBD in Ketchikan, covering communities in southern Southeast Alaska. He’s a graduate of Rice University and is originally from Houston, Texas.
Outside of work, Eric enjoys hiking, skiing and getting out on the beautiful waters of Southeast Alaska.
Reach Eric at estone@alaskapublic.org.
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Lawmakers appointed a conference committee after prior versions of the bill failed to garner support from House Republicans to spend from savings. -
Lawmakers boosted base formula funding by $700 per student last year — but that's just $20 more than they'd gotten on a one-time basis the year before. -
Backers say ensures the state gets a fair deal if a North Slope gas pipeline moves forward. Others worry the bill, even if it doesn't pass, sends the wrong message. -
The fate of a bill that would provide millions for disaster relief, firefighting and construction projects is back up in the air. -
The extension allows state agencies to continue responding to ongoing needs associated with the storm. House Republicans said the administration's approach could be legally vulnerable. -
The $373.5 million supplemental budget bill includes millions in match funding for construction projects. Companies warned delaying the funding could cost Alaskans jobs. -
If passed by the House, high school students would have to complete a civics course, exam or project to graduate. -
With school districts across the state projecting deep cuts, the heads of the House Education Committee say it’s clear last year’s education funding boost wasn’t enough. -
A short-term increase in oil prices could help reduce the state's draw on savings, but lawmakers say they're not counting on higher prices in the long term. -
Lawmakers in the predominantly Democratic bipartisan House majority said they were concerned the state didn't push back harder on the DOJ's request.
