Investigation into firing of Permanent Fund CEO Angela Rodell ‘nearly finished’
A hard deadline for the investigation to be completed or released publicly has not been announced.
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Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. posts negative returns for first time since 2012
There’s no immediate effect on state finances, but continued losses would reduce available cash for services and dividends.
State of the Race: Progressive House candidates hold cash advantage in most key races (Part 2)
A lot can and will change over the next three months—and it’s entirely possible that a single fundraiser will close some of these gaps—but it’s a good look at the state of the race for the Alaska Legislature, which will go a long way to determining what kind of policies we see take shape in Alaska over the next two years on everything from the state’s budget, the dividend and abortion.
Cost estimates for constitutional convention in Alaska range widely
Critics estimate the convention would cost between $17 million and $20 million.
Weeks from restarting, schools across Alaska are struggling to find teachers
With the new school year approaching, school districts throughout the state are struggling to properly staff schools and classrooms. The national teacher shortage, which pre-dates the pandemic, is uniquely felt in Alaska, which has historically relied on recruiting teachers from the Lower 48.
Legislative panel OKs ‘friendly’ lawsuit against the administration over oil tax accounting
It’s a wonky and technical lawsuit that could have a big impact on the state’s savings accounts down the road. Far down the road.
Dunleavy signs budget with $400 million in vetoes that critics say are telling
To opponents, the vetoes targeting of schools, the University of Alaska, child care, workforce development and seniors was evidence that not everything has changed over the last four years.
Legislative aides call Anchorage Democratic Rep. Tarr abusive, unfit for state Senate
In a series of interviews, they describe a decade-old pattern of behavior.
Attorney General Taylor recuses himself from review of private school funding issue
Taylor’s wife wrote a guide on how to use public homeschool allotments for private school tuition.
Alaska still holds millions of dollars in Russian investments
The Alaska Legislature failed to pass legislation requiring the state to sell assets in Russia.