Corinne Smith
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Flat funding, combined with inflation, will mean service cuts in many places across the state. -
The House and Senate differ on funding, including for child advocacy centers, child nutrition and infant learning — a conference committee will determine the final budgets. -
Senate Bill 113 would update the corporate income tax for companies doing business online in Alaska, and pay for parts of an education funding bill now on Gov. Dunleavy’s desk. -
Troopers investigate in-custody deaths, “just as we would for any other unanticipated death that occurs in Alaska,” a spokesperson said. -
Alaska Head Start programs are reeling after the regional federal office was closed, uncertain about grant administration and future funds. -
Lawmakers still haven’t resolved the looming deficit caused by a collision between education spending, the PFD and lower oil revenue. -
House Bill 36 requires a court hearing within seven days to help prevent foster youth from unnecessarily long stays in acute psychiatric facilities. -
DOC officials attributed more in-custody deaths to “natural causes,” like illness and chronic disease, and say they’re working to improve suicide prevention measures. -
The Key Coalition for Alaska's advocacy week focused on protecting Medicaid benefits, eliminating support-service waitlists, supporting infant learning programs and more. -
National crime data for 2023 shows Alaska’s overall violent crime rate was more than 540% the national rate, largely driven by aggravated assault.
