The clock’s ticking if legislators want to avoid a shutdown
Will an agreement come together or will wishlists see nearly 8% of the Alaska workforce laid off on July 1?
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House passes landmark legislation to formally recognize Alaska’s tribes
It’s a measure that several legislators and Alaska Native leaders say would be a significant step in repairing and advancing the state’s relationship with tribes.
House votes to keep inmates in Alaska, citing cost and risk of sending prisoners to Lower 48
It may not be “tough on criminals,” but it’s definitely tough on crime.
Crime University: House capital budget also could send inmates to Lower 48 prisons
The money for the practice is also set to come out of the Power Cost Equalization fund.
Legislature creates working group for future of PFD: ‘We’re stuck and we’ve gotta find a solution’
There’s no timetable for when the recommendations would be due back.
House passes what will be third major revision of controversial Senate Bill 91
The House Majority Coalition calls it “repeal and replace.”
AKLEG Day 98: Senate rolls out budget with full funding for school bond debt program
Here’s what happened on Day 98.
Dunleavy renews pressure for crime bills, raising possibility of special session
“There’s a lot of great locations in the state of Alaska, Juneau is certainly a great location, Anchorage is a great location, Wasilla is a great location,” the governor said about special session locations, adding, “Delta is a great location.”
House ends operating budget amendments after two days, passes budget with $200 million in cuts
It’s far from over.
House preserves forward funding of K-12 education, sparing it from potential veto
At least the Legislature believes it’s spared from a veto. It could be challenged in court.