It’s not yet clear how much each Alaskan will receive from the state’s annual oil-wealth payment. That'll be set during the legislative session this spring.

Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher defended Alaska election as secure, trustworthy and fair, despite some glitches.

The feds say recent one-time funding boosts have more than offset the state's alleged failure to comply with the "maintenance of equity" provision of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Opponents say the proposal would have limited public access to legislators and the business of government.

Over the next several months, there’ll be lots of back-and-forth with legislators before they pass their own version.

Board chair Jason Brune said the raise comes after Mitchell got high marks on an annual performance evaluation.

Education and energy top the governor's list of legislative priorities, he told reporters ahead of his annual holiday open house.

That means the Democrat-heavy bipartisan majority caucus will have no wiggle room on contentious votes.

Second-place candidate Steve Menard requested the recount and says he’s “just doing due diligence” in the closely contested race.

The Alaska Republican Party requested the recount, which is being performed at the state’s expense because of the close final margin.

With six members, the conservative minority would be guaranteed seats on legislative committees and be able to hire additional staff.

The Alaska Housing Finance Corp. will offer a $10,000 credit for roughly 650 new homes that receive a five-plus or six-star energy efficiency rating.