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Opinion: It’s time to end Alaska’s fiscal experiment
For decades, Alaska has operated under a fiscal and budgeting system unlike any other state, and some could…
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State of the State: Dunleavy reveals snippets of a fiscal plan
Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivered his eighth and final State of the State address Thursday evening.
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Vance, Bjorkman prefile bills for new legislative session
The second session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature began Tuesday.
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Community meeting in Homer to focus on proposed state forest
The Department of Natural Resources will continue to gather community input on the potential establishment of a Kenai…
Opinion
Opinion: Alaskans deserve a real voice in decisions about public land
Like many Alaskans, I was caught off guard when meetings were announced about the idea of creating a…
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State proposes changes to material sales regulations
The Department of Natural Resources is proposing changes to regulations related to material sales and conveyances to state…
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Department of Natural Resources seeks public input on proposed Kenai Peninsula State Forest
DNR is gathering community perspectives during several meetings this week.
Opinion
Opinion: Governor’s early Christmas spirit is misplaced
“I told the president, it’s like Christmas every morning,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said at last week’s staged event…
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Alaska developing plans to introduce deer to southern Kenai Peninsula
Strategy development for the project follows a public proposal introduced in 2023.
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Dunleavy vetoes 2nd bill increasing education funding; override vote by legislators likely Tuesday
Bill passed by 48-11 vote — eight more than needed — but same count for override not certain.
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Dunleavy orders freeze on state employee hiring, travel and new regulations due to fiscal crunch
Exemptions allowed for certain occupations and “mission-critical” purposes.
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Dunleavy threatens unprecedented veto of education funds in budget unless his policy goals are met
Line-item veto could leave districts with less money for months; legality of such action is questioned
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Alaska ranks 49th, ahead of only Louisiana, in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best States survey
State drops from 45th a year ago, led by large drops in opportunity and fiscal stability.
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Dunleavy’s veto of education funding bill puts pressure on lawmakers during final month of session
Governor also previews new bill with $560 BSA increase, plus additional funds for policy initiatives.
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State employee salaries fall short of levels intended to be competitive, long-delayed study finds
31 of 36 occupation groups are 85%-98% of target level; 21 of 36 are below public/private sector average.
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Dunleavy’s delay in releasing state salary study frustrates legislators, union leaders
Draft report to assess competitiveness completed last June, but not released publicly.
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Gov. Dunleavy takes victory lap with selective portrayal of Alaska in second-to-last State of the State
Some legislators criticize “mixed messages” about cooperation, omission of problems needing work.
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Governor declares state disaster emergency following storm damage
The declaration applies to Homer and Ninilchik
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At annual legislative speech, Gov. Dunleavy calls for more Alaska development projects
The governor asked legislators to pass bills related to education, agriculture, home ownership, and the supply of natural…
Opinion
Alaska Voices: State lottery nothing but a shell game
Our elected leaders need to talk truthfully about taxes.