March 14 is the deadline by which Gov. Mike Dunleavy must either sign, veto or not sign a comprehensive education package
The original version of the policy limited how students may decorate their caps, gowns and stoles
The exemption would newly only apply to farm operations that produce food for human and animal consumption
The money is awarded to high-performing high school graduates to help pay for postsecondary education at participating institutions in Alaska
City council members approved the program during their Wednesday night meeting
The federal government rejected the plan on Feb. 9, citing numerous deficiencies
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development estimates that the bonus program would apply to about 215 of Alaska’s estimated 7,315 teachers — about 3%
It is not certain there would be the 40 votes necessary to override a veto by the governor
The one-term lawmaker said collaboration between stakeholders has helped produce wins for Alaska’s fisheries and the state’s economy
The governor’s office announced Dunleavy will hold a press conference Tuesday afternoon in Anchorage to discuss the legislation
Of the roughly 150 animals the department takes each year, an average of between one and two are determined to be wrongfully seized
Over several hours, lawmakers considered six different increases in the Base Student Allocation to public schools
During his annual address to the Alaska Legislature on Wednesday, the U.S. senator said state leaders should be doing everything they can to make the project successful
Lawmakers went into an hourslong recess that ended with adjournment until Tuesday morning
The East Side of Cook Inlet Set Net Fleet Reduction Act is sponsored by Nikiski Sen. Jesse Bjorkman
The reports, due Feb. 15 for candidates running for state office in 2024, offer a glimpse at the position from which candidates will start this election year
‘This state will lose us and generations of students after’
The plan approved last week covers fiscal years 2025-2029
The connector was removed from the project scope to cut costs
The settlement agreement is confidential, meaning neither the attorneys nor the parties can discuss the agreement or its terms
