Alaska Legislature Archives

PFD fight splits Alaska GOP, leaving some aligned with Democrats

Nathaniel Herz, Alaska Public Media - July 12, 2019

Typically, some of the most intense fights at the Alaska state Capitol are between Democrats and Republicans. But one of the biggest ideological fractures complicating this year's legislative session is within the GOP, and that's creating some strange bedfellows.

As his crime bills languish, Gov. Dunleavy renews the idea of a special session

Nathaniel Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk - Anchorage - April 22, 2019

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, at a news conference Monday, again suggested he could order Alaska lawmakers into a special session unless they start advancing his batch of criminal justice bills.

House approves TransCanada buyout

Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media and Rachel Waldholz, Alaska's Energy Desk - Anchorage - November 4, 2015

With a unanimous vote in the House on Wednesday, the Alaska legislature has approved Gov. Bill Walker’s request to end the state’s partnership with TransCanada -- and take a larger role in the project to build a natural gas line from the North Slope. Download Audio

The North Slope puzzle: more gas means less oil

Rachel Waldholz, Alaska's Energy Desk - Anchorage - October 26, 2015

A presentation from the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission reminded lawmakers that taking natural gas from Prudhoe Bay will mean producing less oil.

As Alaska Warms, Climate Change An Awkward Subject For Lawmakers

Alexandra Gutierrez, APRN - Juneau - February 9, 2015

When it comes to climate change, Alaska is seen as a bellwether. Temperatures have risen nearly 4 degrees over the past 50 years, double the national average. But even though Alaska figures in discussion of climate change nationally, it’s rarely a major topic of conversation in Juneau. Download Audio

As Capital Budget Work Begins, A Call For Lower Expectations

Alexandra Gutierrez, APRN - Juneau - February 9, 2015

The Legislature had already received more than $1 billion in capital requests from communities and organizations. Of those, only health and public safety projects will get priority consideration.

Alaska Lawmaker Introduces Right-To-Die Legislation

The Associated Press - February 9, 2015

An Anchorage lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow terminally ill patients the right to decide to end their lives with the help of a physician. Download Audio

Y-K Delta Representative Bob Herron Named Majority Whip

Ben Matheson, KNOM - Nome - November 10, 2014

Y-K Delta House Representative Bob Herron will be the Whip for the Majority Caucus this January. Herron and the Republican-led caucus just finished two days of organization meetings. As Majority Whip, the District 38 Democrat is charged with making sure there is effective communication in the caucus.

Assembly Okays CH2M Hill to Lead Troubled Port Project

Daysha Eaton, KMXT - Kodiak - February 26, 2014

The Anchorage Assembly approved awarding the engineering firm CH2M Hill a 30-million dollar contract to get the Port of Anchorage Project back on track at Tuesday's meeting. But assembly members had some questions.

ASD Board Taps Saving to Pass Budget

Daysha Eaton, KMXT - Kodiak - February 21, 2014

After weeks of number crunching, the Anchorage School Board unanimously passed a budget on Thursday night. It cuts $23 million and 200 positions. More than a dozen people testified about the cuts. Then the board made small changes that will make a big difference to the community. Download Audio

ASD Budget Cutting Process Begins as Legislature Mulls Increasing Education Funding

Daysha Eaton, KMXT - Kodiak - January 24, 2014

Anchorage School District officials presented the 2014-15 budget to the Anchorage School Board Thursday evening. The district faces cutting 23 million dollars this year unless the legislature increases the per student funding. Public testimony was passionate and officials discussed calculations for how much legislators would have to increase funding to stop cuts. Download Audio

Tennis Decision Postponed, Assembly Questions Funding

Daysha Eaton, KMXT - Kodiak - November 20, 2013

The Anchorage Assembly heard final testimony Tuesday on what has become a controversial proposal to build a rec center in the city with indoor tennis courts. The Assembly never asked for money for the project and accusations flew about how the tennis appropriation came about. Download Audio

Assembly Holds Off Tennis Court Decision

Daysha Eaton, KMXT - Kodiak - November 6, 2013

A decision on whether the Anchorage Assembly will accept money from the legislature to build a rec center with indoor tennis courts was put off at Tuesday's regular assembly meeting. Dozens testified mostly in favor of building the facility.

Anchorage School Board Passes Budget, Restores Some Counselors

Daysha Eaton, KMXT - Kodiak - February 22, 2013

The Anchorage School Board passed their budget last night with one amendment restoring some counselors. The Board heard final public testimony then passed budget passed 6-1.

Seniors, Advocates Organize at Anchorage Housing Summit

Daysha Eaton, KMXT - Kodiak - December 14, 2012

The Alaska Commission on Aging, along with several state agencies, held a summit on senior housing Wednesday in Anchorage (12/12). Seniors from around the state and those who work with them came together to look for solutions to Alaska's looming senior housing crisis at the Wilda Marston Theatre in the Loussac Library.

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