James Brooks, Alaska Beacon
Fresh in power, Alaska House’s new Republican-led coalition outlines its priorities
"Fiscal stability" is No. 1, but specifics are hard to come by as the group gets organized.
From abortion to zoning: Short summaries of every bill in the 33rd Alaska State Legislature
The 33rd Legislature convenes Jan. 17, and lawmakers have already begun prefiling items for public consideration.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy appoints two new judges to Anchorage Superior Court
Laura Hartz and Christina Rankin were appointed by the governor after a six-month application and vetting process.
Alaska legislators say abortion-related legislation is unlikely to advance in the Capitol this year
A bipartisan supermajority in the Senate, plus close margins in the House, means controversial bills on social issues will face major obstacles.
University of Alaska will gain a plot of land that’s half the size of Rhode Island under new federal budget law
A clause in the new law, written by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, would give the university 360,000 acres in the next four years.
Alaska development bank approves more spending as it seeks to open ANWR for drilling
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority has earmarked money for lawsuits and other work in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Historic neighborhood, once envisioned for new Alaska Capitol, is given away by the state
Juneau’s Telephone Hill neighborhood is home to Alaska’s oldest still-in-use house, built in 1882.
Alaska’s top-earning state employees include investment managers, troopers and psychiatrists
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s salary, set by a state board, is the 862nd highest below the manager of the Bethel airport.
Dunleavy announces new legislative director ahead of 2023 session
Laura Stidolph, formerly GCI's government affairs manager, will be Gov. Mike Dunleavy's chief liaison between the executive branch and the legislative branch.
Judge hears arguments challenging Anchorage Democrat’s legislative eligibility
A one-month difference in Jennie Armstrong’s arrival in Alaska could decide whether she serves in the Legislature.
Oath Keepers seek to overthrow government, judge says, but First Amendment protects Eastman
Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman had been accused of violating the Alaska Constitution’s disloyalty clause with his Oath Keepers membership.
Acting Alaska health commissioner Hedberg is pick for permanent boss
The Department of Health has 1,442 full-time employees and a $950 million budget, the second-largest among state agencies.
Dunleavy offers $7.3 billion Alaska budget, opening negotiations with wary legislators
Many state lawmakers have sought a funding increase for K-12 schools, something absent in the proposal.
At legislative eligibility trial, Eastman confirms membership in anti-government militia
In sworn testimony, Alaska Rep. David Eastman said he remains a member of the Oath Keepers militia — which may make him ineligible to serve as a state lawmaker.
Ahead of first-draft state budget, oil prices are driving a tighter Alaska fiscal picture
Alaska’s revenue forecast, to be updated this week, relies on oil futures markets that are at their lowest point this year.
Alaska’s flu season continues to worsen, epidemiology reports show
Alaska’s flu season is worsening with no signs of leveling off, the latest surveillance report from the Alaska Department of Health showed on Wednesday.
Some rural votes were again left uncounted in Alaska’s statewide election
The U.S. Postal Service failed to deliver the ballots to the state election headquarters before the election was certified, according to the Division of Elections.
Alaska Judicial Council nominates 4 for upcoming vacancy on state Supreme Court
Gov. Mike Dunleavy now has 45 days to select Daniel Winfree's successor from judges Dani Crosby and Jude Pate, as well as attorneys Kate Demarest and Aimee Oravec.
Selection committee votes Tuesday on finalists for Alaska Supreme Court vacancy
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy will make the final selection; he was sworn into a second term Monday by one of the applicants.
Alaska Rep. Eastman, contending with Red Scare-era disloyalty clause, advances toward trial
The roots of Alaska’s disloyalty clause come from a Hawaiian dockworkers’ strike in the 1940s.