The Dome's parking lot slated for makeover
The deeply rutted dirt parking lot at The Dome -- soggy and challenging to drive especially during breakup -- will be getting a makeover, thanks to the state Legislature.
Governor signs suicide prevention measure
Gov. Sean Parnell has signed legislation requiring suicide prevention training for certain teachers, administrators, counselors and specialists in Alaska public schools.
Longtime Kotzebue lawmaker decides to retire
Longtime Kotzebue state Rep. Reggie Joule has decided to not seek re-election.
Alaska Supreme Court approves legislative redistricting plan
A divided Alaska Supreme Court on Tuesday approved a redistricting map for this year's elections, opting against a plan that redrew Southeast Alaska districts.
Ex-labor commissioner files intent to run for state Senate
Click Bishop has announced plans to run for a state Senate seat in Fairbanks, less than two months after retiring as Alaska's labor commissioner.
Group to evaluate how to advance oil tax cuts
Supporters of changes to Alaska's oil production tax structure have called for a meeting to discuss how best to advance the debate after another legislative defeat.
Redistricting board unveils boundary changes for Southeast
The Alaska Redistricting Board has made what its executive director calls significant changes to Southeast Alaska's political boundaries in an attempt to comply with a state Supreme Court order to redraw the region based on state constitutional requirements.
Parnell vetoes $66 million from Alaska budget
Gov. Parnell announced $66.6 million in budget vetoes Monday, the smallest cuts of his term, targeting early childhood programs, substance abuse treatment and a controversial moose relocation effort.
Alaska lawmakers seek federal help for dealing with tsunami debris
Alaska House Democrats are asking for federal help in protecting the state's shorelines from debris set adrift by the 2011 Japan tsunami.
Alaska Supreme Court to hear redistricting arguments
The Alaska Supreme Court plans to hear arguments Thursday on whether a redistricting plan that sparked a legal fight should be used for this year's elections.
Redistricting board seeks to use original plan for elections
The Alaska Redistricting Board on Thursday asked the state Supreme Court to allow for this year's elections to be conducted under a legislative map that sparked a legal battle.
Anchorage Rep. Gara says he'll seek re-election
With his health concerns behind him, Rep. Les Gara said he will ask Anchorage voters to send him back to the Legislature for a sixth term this year.
Special session officially over, legislative attorney says
The Alaska Legislature's top attorney says the special session is, indeed, over.
Parnell plans to sign additional education money
Gov. Sean Parnell says he'll sign legislation providing more than $50 million in additional funding for K-12 education in Alaska.
Parnell picks Shelley Hughes for Gatto's Palmer seat
Gov. Sean Parnell has chosen Shelley Hughes to serve the remainder of the late Rep. Carl Gatto's term.
GOP ties Obama to NH student debt, ignores origins
Congressional Black Caucus rallies preachers to tackle voter-ID laws
'Golfer-in-chief' Obama nears 100th round of his presidency
A state-by-state look at the road to 270
Warning signs for Obama on path to electoral votes
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