Gov. Mike Dunleavy convened a group of key lawmakers from the House and Senate to hammer out a compromise education funding bill that would avoid a veto.

As of the end of 2024, the state had 2,905 unfilled jobs, a 16.6% vacancy rate. Some lawmakers are calling for the release of a draft report on state salaries as they assess the path forward.

The switch to inflation-adjusted salaries will automatically take effect after the next election unless lawmakers and the governor reject it.

The speech also offered clues about how Dunleavy plans to work with the Legislature this year.

A federal judge blocked the freeze Tuesday afternoon, though the stay is temporary and still leaves a lot of uncertainty.

The House resolution, sponsored by Rep. Maxine Dibert, D-Fairbanks, says the name Denali is “deeply ingrained in the state’s culture and identity."

School officials say outmigration, alternative education and flat funding are major contributing factors.

Rep. Rebecca Himschoot, I-Sitka, introduced House Bill 69, which would boost per-student state funding by about $2,500 over three years.

We discuss priorities with legislative leadership at the KTOO studio in Juneau.

The legislation is in response to a range of issues and complaints around Alaska’s elections last year.

Dunleavy offered no opinion on Trump's decision to rename Denali as Mount McKinley, saying he wanted to speak with the president before sharing his own view.

The first day always involves more pomp and circumstance than legislating, and this time was no exception — but senators offered some clues about the road ahead.