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.
Parnell signs bill establishing Alaska National Guard Day
Gov. Sean Parnell has signed a bill that establishes each July 30 as Alaska National Guard Day.
Parnell isn't planning another special session
A spokeswoman for Gov. Sean Parnell says he does not plan to call lawmakers into another special session to deal with an in-state gas pipeline bill.
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Special session ends after House adjourns
The special session called by Gov. Sean Parnell to lower oil taxes and develop a natural gas pipeline was rocky throughout and fizzled to an end Monday evening with no legislation passed on either topic.
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Alaska lawmakers question Point Thomson settlement
Signs of skepticism emerged Friday over the deal applauded by the Parnell administration last month to resolve long-running litigation over the Exxon Mobil-operated Point Thomson oil and gas field.
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Alaska House weighs options after Senate adjournment
Members of the House's GOP-led caucus were considering their next step Friday after the Senate abruptly adjourned from the special session a day earlier.
In Alaska, plan to cut oil taxes hits a wall
Rep. Gara's doctor reports he's cancer-free after surgery
Rep. Les Gara's cancer surgery in New York City went well Tuesday, and his doctor said he's now cancer free, he said Friday.
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Senate bipartisan working group
Committee to hire experts to advise on energy
Supreme Court schedules redistricting plan arguments
Oil industry plans to continue push for Alaska tax change
Parnell pulls oil taxes from special session
For some lawmakers, special session is tedious
Prospects look grim for oil tax cut proposed by governor
It may be too late for another legislative redistricting plan
Tab for special session could reach up to $30,000 a day, agency says
Tax plan gives money back to oil companies, consultant says
Palmer GOP sends Parnell nominees for Gatto replacement
Special session cost likely $30,000 a day
Senators grill Parnell team about oil-tax bill
Senate committee takes up gas line bill
Legislature quickly passes sex trafficking bill
No hurry-up in Juneau as special session gets under way
Alaska lawmakers to take up sex trafficking bill
Coastal zone initiative to be on primary ballot
Anchorage lawmaker Gara goes to NYC for cancer surgery
Governor says capital budget vetoes will be minimal
Educators give mixed reviews on school funding increase
Parnell, legislators prepare for busy special session
Parnell plans to introduce new oil tax legislation
Parnell gets $2.9 billion capital budget
Legislature adjourns; special session up next
Legislature passes scholarship bill
Legislature passes autism bill
Senate oil-tax bill appears dead in House
Judges get flexibility in fetal alcohol sentences
Effort to halt church property tax exemption fails
Legislature bans texting while driving
Senate passes oil tax reform bill
Prospects for small gas line alive but fading
House Finance pursues school transportation bill
Senate panel approves bill giving employees pension option
Keller to let autism bill move out of committee
Senate deadlocked over oil tax rewrite
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