Government
Legislature could be headed for another end-of-session stalemate
Forty-five days through its 90-day session, the Alaska Legislature appears to be in much the same position it…
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LIO teleconference schedule for March 2
Friday 3:30 p.m. The Senate Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 164 Fish &…
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Judge tosses lawmaker challenge to Medicaid expansion
JUNEAU (AP) — A state court judge in Alaska has upheld Gov. Bill Walker’s decision to expand Medicaid…
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Sullivan: Alaska strategically important to US
JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan said Monday that Alaska is an area of strategic importance to the…
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Senate OKs bill to bar Planned Parenthood in schools
JUNEAU — As members of a Juneau Girl Scout troop looked on, the Alaska Senate on Friday narrowly…
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Panels propose cuts, changes in weighing Alaska budget
JUNEAU — Work furloughs. Cuts to public broadcasting, pre-kindergarten programs and the University of Alaska system. Closure of…
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Legislative Information Office teleconference schedule for Feb. 29
Monday 1:30 p.m. The Senate Judiciary Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss SB 174 Regulation of…
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Measures would restrict Planned Parenthood in Alaska schools
JUNEAU — Alaska lawmakers are poised to consider legislation that would bar school districts from contracting with abortion…
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Senate addresses 2 issues raised by regulator in pot bill
JUNEAU — The Alaska Senate passed legislation Wednesday that would allow regulators of Alaska’s up-and-coming legal marijuana industry…
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Regulators to take applications for pot businesses
JUNEAU — A regulatory board in Alaska today will begin accepting applications for marijuana business licenses — the…
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Bill would reduce penalty for texting while driving
JUNEAU — The Senate Judiciary Committee examined legislation Monday aimed at boosting enforcement of Alaska’s ban on texting…
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Legislative Information Office teleconference schedule for Feb. 22
Monday 1:00 p.m. The House Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss HB 247 Tax; Credits;…
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UA prepares to lose millions in state funding
JUNEAU (AP) — A slump in oil prices has officials looking at the amount and impact of a…
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Bipartisan bowling: Alaska politicians roll off steam
JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska lawmakers gather each week in the state capital ready to rumble, but it’s not…
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Murkowski points to federal gains, overreach during address
JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski began her annual address to Alaska lawmakers with accolades about federal progress…
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Mallott rejects Democrats’ proposed primary change
JUNEAU — Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott on Wednesday declined a request by Alaska Democrats to allow candidates not…
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DNR commissioner resigns
One of the leading figures behind the development of a trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline has announced his resignation.…
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Colleagues say House Democratic leader fits his role well
JUNEAU — Alaska House Democrats have regained prominence after years of limited influence, with their support expected to…
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Legislator’s plan promises to halve state’s swelling deficit
For 13 months, Sen. Lesil McGuire, R-Anchorage, has been working on a plan to use Permanent Fund earnings…
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Bill would require some Alaska students to repay grants
JUNEAU — Lawmakers are considering a bill that would require students to repay state scholarships and grants if…