Andrew Kitchenman
Andrew Kitchenman is the editor-in-chief of the Alaska Beacon. He has covered state government in Alaska since 2016, previously serving as the Capitol reporter for Alaska Public Media and KTOO. Alaska Beacon is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Alaska Beacon maintains editorial independence. Contact Andrew at info@alaskabeacon.com.
-
And he urged lawmakers to prove people wrong who say nothing will get done in an election year. -
Some of the leaders want to see the Legislature pass a long-term plan for the state’s finances and permanent fund dividends. But they acknowledge there are significant obstacles in both the short and long term. -
Last year’s session was marked by disagreements that nearly led to a partial state government shutdown, as well as differences over COVID-19 safety rules. -
A joint council of the House of Representatives and Senate on Monday approved filing a legal brief backing the lawsuit. -
On Monday, members of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee met with the corporation’s board of trustees chair, Craig Richards, with the intent to better understand the decision. Richards maintained that Rodell was an at-will state employee but declined to give details about why she was fired. -
The payments to lawmakers from outside of Juneau supplement their salaries and cover their living expenses during the session. They receive $293 per day. -
One bill would prevent legislators from receiving per diem payments if they fail to pass a budget by the 121st day of regular session. -
Over the past five days, between 80% and 95% of COVID-19 cases screened by the state public health lab have had a marker associated with omicron. -
Four University of Alaska students are suing the state government in an attempt to maintain a fund that pays for scholarships. -
Alaska lawmakers would receive significantly higher salaries but reduced overall compensation under a plan that could go into effect soon. And that’s raising concern with at least some lawmakers from both major parties.
