James Brooks
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House Bill 57 isn’t a ban on phones in classrooms, but it allows limited bans if local school districts approve them. -
It’s been years since a significant revenue measure has advanced in the Alaska Legislature, despite a looming deficit. -
The under-construction state operating budget now goes to the Senate, which is expected to make further cuts. -
Debate is continuing this week on proposed changes to the draft of the state operating budget authored by the House of Representatives. -
Senators clawed back millions from previously funded projects to reduce the cost of the state’s construction and renovation plan. -
If approved by the Senate and Gov. Mike Dunleavy, House Bill 50 would allow "snow classics" involving betting on snow totals. -
The Alaska Permanent Fund value declined by 2.7% — or more than $2 billion — in three days last week, thanks to Donald Trump's tariffs. -
Lawmakers still haven’t resolved the looming deficit caused by a collision between education spending, the PFD and lower oil revenue. -
The House failed to pass a supermajority vote that unlocks a key state savings account. -
The Alaska House is asking Congress to reinstate the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
