The bill would replace most local property and sales taxes with a tax on the volume of gas flowing through the pipeline. It would likely amount to a significant tax cut for the project.

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.

PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are toxic and known to cause severe health problems. Senate Bill 219 and House Bill 235 aim to enforce annual drinking water testing and limits.

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.

Long planned, the pipeline and accompanying infrastructure would be the biggest natural gas project in American history — and possibly the most expensive.

If passed, Alaska would join more than 40 other states in a shared licensing process. The aim is to address the state’s nursing shortage, but nurse unions are pushing back.

The $373.5 million supplemental budget bill includes millions in match funding for construction projects. Companies warned delaying the funding could cost Alaskans jobs.

Alaska's U.S. House member struck a bipartisan tone in his second address to the state Legislature. He barely mentioned President Trump, even as he praised Trump's policies.

If passed by the House, high school students would have to complete a civics course, exam or project to graduate.