Too little, too late. State of the State recap
A lottery that would close less than 1 percent of the deficit, a PFD for land proposal, effusive praise for Trump and resource development, and a nod toward unity.
2020 session
Comic: Welcome AKLEG
The legendary Juneau welcome bag.
Three-quarters or two-thirds? House panel to hear testimony on a lower threshold for veto overrides
A group of legislators is seeking to lower the veto override threshold, which would require a constitutional amendment approved by Alaska voters.
Legislature hires former Walker budget director Pitney as new head of Legislative Finance
Unlike Dunleavy’s now-departed budget director, Donna Arduin, Pitney has also close ties to Alaska.
Legislature will try for veto overrides. AKLEG Day 3 Recap
It was a busy day.
The three-quarter vote lurks. AKLEG Day 2 Recap
A three-quarter vote would be exceedingly difficult for either chamber to muster without some serious deal-making.
Session starts today. Here’s the big stories taking shape this year
The budget, the dividend, the budget, ferries, the budget, shakeups and the budget.
Berkowitz pitches ‘community dividend’ to Legislature, says Anchorage could take over services
The idea comes as the Anchorage Assembly is considering instituting new taxes to fill the gap left by dwindling state assistance to communities.
Following assault on LGBTQ activist, some legislators push to update Alaska’s hate crime laws
Legislators are seeking to add gender identity and sexual orientation to the protected classes in Alaska’s hate crime laws.
Dunleavy renews call for constitutional amendments panned by financial analysts
Just as the governor is asking for Alaskans to come up with budget solutions, he’s also pushing amendments that would severely limit the state’s options.