Retirement reform reintroduced ahead of legislative session, topping agendas in House and Senate
Legislation proposed by Sen. Cathy Giessel could grant Alaska’s public sector workers guaranteed pensions for the first time since 2006.
Alaska lawmakers sworn in as 34th State Legislature kicks off new session
Alaska’s 34th State Legislature is officially in session! Lawmakers were sworn in, and discussions on education, energy, and workforce recruitment are already underway. Senate President Gary Stevens was re-elected,
Alaska Legislature opens new session on time and in order, a first since 2017
House and Senate leaders say a bill that increases education funding is likely to be a first priority for the Legislature this year.
Alaska Legislature convenes session with aligned bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate
The Senate reelected Kodiak Republican Sen. Gary Stevens to serve as president of the Senate and leader of a bipartisan majority. Meanwhile, the Alaska House swung from a Republican-dominated majority to a bipartisan majority with the election of Dillingham independent Rep. Bryce Edgmon as speaker in a 21-19 vote.
Alaska senators outline key priorities in the opening day of the 34th Legislature
Money’s going to be tight, but a permanent education funding increase rather than another one-time increase is among the essential achievements needed this session, state Senate leaders said as the 34th Alaska State Legislature gaveled in Tuesday.
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Alaska lawmakers gavel in, talk priorities on smooth first day of session
The first day always involves more pomp and circumstance than legislating, and this time was no exception — but senators ...
Candidate for Competitive Alaska House Seat Has Never Been to the State — and Is Currently in a N.Y. Prison
Eric Hafner, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2023 for threatening public officials, was able to enter Alaska’s ...
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Rural schools in Southeast Alaska face funding shortfall after U.S. House fails to pass bipartisan bill
Rural schools, mostly in Southeast Alaska, are facing a major funding shortfall this year after the U.S. House of ...
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Alaska House lawmakers debate education funding, election reform, and more
Alaska House lawmakers debate education funding, election reform, and federal policies like immigration and renaming Denali.
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Peninsula legislators take oaths of office
Peninsula legislators taking oaths of office on Tuesday were Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski; Rep. Justin Ruffridge, ...
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Alaska lawmaker censured for asking if fatal child abuse saved taxpayer money
Alaska's House of Representatives voted 35-1 to censure Republican Rep. David Eastman on Wednesday. Mr Eastman - who has a history of making controversial remarks - was the only dissenter.
New Alaska Rep’s First Move: 3 Bills Supporting Native Communities
Rep. Nick Begich III (R-AK) introduced three bills targeting important issues for Alaska Natives moments after being sworn in on Dec. 3 to the U.S. House of Representatives. One of the bills, the ...
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Rural Alaska schools face funding shortfall after U.S. House fails to pass bipartisan bill
Rural schools, mostly in Southeast Alaska, are facing a major funding shortfall this year after the U.S. House of ...