News
Lawmakers question repeal of anti-cruise pollution program
It’s paid for by cruise passenger fees.
Opinion
Voices of the Peninsula: Job losses are personal. I should know.
I’m preparing to tell you something very personal and intensely painful.
News
Governor proposes redirecting money from fishing communities to state
Juneau could lose out on $400,000 annually.
News
Alaska’s chief justice requests funding for cybersecurity, highlights new legal tool online
Technology is taking larger role in court system.
News
Gov’s budget draws both concern and praise from local legislators
“There isn’t anybody at this point who says ‘We approve that total budget.’”
News
Alaska’s radio, TV contribution on the chopping block
Dunleavy’s budget would cut state funding for public media.
News
Senators baffled at proposed reductions to public safety departments
Budget staff expected the criticisms.
News
Experts: State could lose tens of thousands of jobs if budget proposal goes through
The budget director says the PFD could help offset losses.
News
‘To hell with politics’: House speaker elected after two Republicans cross party lines
Partisan politics be damned.
News
Proposed Medicaid, health care cuts spark outrage
One health care advocate called the budget proposal “outrageous.”
News
No-bid contract for psychiatric institute raises questions
A previous report advised against privatizing the institute.
News
The opioid crisis costs Alaska more than $1B per year, and it’s going to keep being costly
The cost of an epidemic.
News
Ethics restrictions too broad, some lawmakers say
They believe the intentions of the law are good.
News
Budget director’s history of cutting with ‘hatchet, not a scalpel’ sparks concern
How much power should the position have?
News
Shellfish rehabilitation bill carries economic potential
Experts see a bright future in mariculture.