James Brooks
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Minority House Republicans raised legal concerns, but the extension passed anyway and advanced out of the Capitol. -
Heart diseases are the No. 2 cause of death in Alaska, according to the latest available state statistics. CPR can be used to keep someone’s blood flowing if they experience sudden cardiac arrest. -
Washington and other Democratic-led states drop lawsuit against Arctic Refuge oil drilling in AlaskaA group of environmental and tribal groups had filed suit in 2020 at the same time as the Democratic-led states. Last month, that coalition renewed their suit. -
The giveaway for the Gerstle River Bridge does come with some conditions. -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said lawmakers are mistaken if they think things will be easier under a new governor next year. -
The proportion of nonresident workers in Alaska is near an all-time high, but many hold seasonal jobs and earn less annually. -
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is the third Democrat to enter the race to replace incumbent Gov. Mike Dunleavy. -
A shift in state funding could help, but a big gap likely remains unless a key federal grant is issued. -
In 2025, the state extended its streak of negative net migration to a post-WWII record of 13 years. -
The Institute of Social and Economic Research at UAA analyzed the side effects of various taxes and cuts being considered for a long-term state budget-balancing plan.
