Eric Stone, Alaska Public Media - Juneau

Eric Stone, Alaska Public Media - Juneau
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Eric Stone covers state government, tracking the Alaska Legislature, state policy and its impact on all Alaskans. Reach him at estone@alaskapublic.org and follow him on X at @eriwinsto. Read more about Eric here.
the state ferry Tustumena

State ferry officials say they’ll seek bids on Tustumena replacement in early January

The state ferry system director said he has met with four shipyards that are “very interested” in bidding on the construction project.
Lyda Green

Former Sen. Lyda Green remembered as a mentor and advocate who brought lawmakers together

Green, who spent 14 years in the Alaska Senate and led a bipartisan caucus in 2007 and 2008, died Tuesday in Soldotna. She was 85.
The Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska facility

From gas to power lines to a green bank: A look at some of Gov. Dunleavy’s energy proposals

Gov. Mike Dunleavy outlined a variety of ideas to address Alaska’s energy needs in his budget proposal. Here’s a closer look at a few.
Children playing string instruments in front of Christmas tree

At the Governor’s Mansion, a celebration of the holiday season

Gov. Mike Dunleavy offered holiday greetings and shared tens of thousands of cookies with crowds of visitors at the annual event.
Photo: Governor Mike Dunleavy standing behind podium at a press conference.

Gov. Dunleavy’s budget includes large PFDs, but no increase to per-student education funding

The $10.5 billion plan is a starting point for negotiations with leaders in the state House and Senate as they hammer out the state’s budget.
a state ferry

Gov. Dunleavy says he’ll include funding for Tustumena replacement in upcoming budget

Sen. Lisa Murkowski previously called on Dunleavy to include $23 million in state funding to unlock another $92 million in federal grants.
Students in a second grade classroom at Ptarmigan Elementary School in Anchorage receive instruction from student teacher Erisa Koci.

Alaska’s education spending lags behind national average when costs are factored in, economists say

Adjusted for the cost of living in rural and urban areas, Alaska spends about 7% less per student than the nationwide average, according to a recent study.
There are pamphlets on a table in the foreground and people sit in chairs watching a presentation.

Alaska campaign regulator declines to fast-track complaint against anti-ranked choice campaign

The Alaska Public Offices Commission voted unanimously to conduct a full investigation before hearing the case in February.
a grocery store

A new SNAP backlog leaves 12,000 Alaskans waiting for food stamps

The backlog affects more than 10% of the state's roughly 92,000 SNAP recipients. State officials say they're pausing applicant interviews to catch up.