Pair of ballot initiatives would enshrine Obamacare and Medicaid expansion in state law
The initiatives would preserve key parts of the Affordable Care Act in case they’re repealed.
State Politics
Sen. Stedman takes over as chair of Legislative Budget and Audit Committee
Southwest Alaska airline PenAir files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Walker and Mallott will run for re-election, Mallott tells KINY
As Walker hints at re-election run, Mallott says he’s in for round two
Revenue Commissioner Hoffbeck, a key architect of Walker’s fiscal plan, announces resignation
Legislature passes capital budget with divisions over $1,100 PFD
Legislators plan to pass a capital budget today. Here’s what they’ll be voting on.
Sen. Kelly vs. Rep. Kawasaki is official for 2018
The Legislature has a shot at redemption with the capital budget
The swift and smooth passage of the capital budget—even though it’s historically late—would restore an ounce of credibility to the Legislature.