Dunleavy examining energy bills passed by Alaska Legislature
Gov. Mike Dunleavy was optimistic about a bill on carbon storage, but was pondering next steps on royalty relief bills that didn't pass.
15,000 Alaskans are caught in Medicaid backlog, but care continues, state says
In most cases, Alaskans eligible for Medicaid are still able to access care as long as they’ve submitted an application.
Kenai repeals laws on public sleeping, begging and curfew
The Kenai City Council unanimously repealed three ordinances Wednesday, as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a homelessness case this summer.
After several deadly drownings, Alaska Legislature votes to require harbor safety ladders
House Bill 345 is aimed at reducing drownings. It was one of more than 60 bills that the Legislature passed in its final hours.
Wildfire risks in Anchorage | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend and her guests discuss their work to help inform and prepare for wildfires in Anchorage.
Peltola defies party with votes on border enforcement and arms for Israel
Alaska's congresswoman voted with Republicans on border bills and to prevent the Biden administration from halting aid to Israel.
A look at some of the bills that failed to pass the Alaska Legislature this year
Parts of a long-term plan to bring state revenue and expenses into line again failed to advance through the Capitol.
Bill will allow higher insurance reimbursements for injured commercial fishermen
Senate Bill 93, signed into law last month by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, increases the maximum payout from the fishermen’s fund to $15,000.
Supreme Court upholds Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding
The 7-2 ruling overturns a lower 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decision that the federal consumer watchdog's structure is unconstitutional.
State lawmakers wrapped up their four-month session last night. Here’s what they did.
The Legislature's budget, if signed into law by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, would provide Alaskans a PFD and energy check for roughly $1,655 this fall.
LaFrance maintains lead in Anchorage mayor’s race
More than 71,000 votes have been tallied in the runoff that pits Suzanne LaFrance against incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson.
DOJ says Boeing broke deal that avoided prosecution after 2 fatal 737 Max crashes
Prosecutors told a judge Boeing had broken its three years of probation after the crashes, which ended days after January's 737 Max door-plug blowout.
Last-ditch attempt to return Alaska teacher, public employee pensions fails on Senate floor
The pension proposal would have piggybacked on a bill that aims to remedy the state’s teacher staffing crisis.
Bills aimed at reducing energy costs, boosting Cook Inlet gas and carbon storage advance in Legislature’s final days
The bills were initially proposed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy and now contain several other proposals. They're up for final votes soon.
Suzanne LaFrance poised to be Anchorage’s first elected female mayor
Partial, unofficial election night results show the former Assembly chair leading incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson by nearly 10%.
Anchorage mayoral runoff election: Q&As with Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance
Here’s what incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance had to say about many of the issues Anchorage voters said they care about most.
Anchorage’s mayoral runoff election ends today. Here’s what to know.
Anchorage voters have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to return their ballots.
Alaska lawmakers settle on roughly $1,650 PFD, energy relief amount
The budget also includes $175 million in one-time funding for public schools, roughly equivalent to $680 in base per-student funding.
Bill adding more Indigenous languages to Alaska’s official list heads to governor
The bill sponsored by Juneau Rep. Andi Story would add Cup’ig, Middle Tanana, Lower Tanana and Wetał to the list.
Alaska lawmakers approve task force to consider responses to seafood industry ‘implosion’
The resolution calls for a task force of eight legislators to make recommendations for action on seafood, with a report due in January.