Legislature

Bill to name official state gun withdrawn

Alaska won't have an official state firearm anytime soon.

Bill would require ultrasound before abortion

Women would be required to undergo an ultrasound before receiving an abortion under legislation proposed in the Alaska Senate on Wednesday.

Education funding hike gets support from educators, parents

The Senate Finance Committee heard overwhelming support Wednesday for a proposed increase in education funding.

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Alaska could see savings with pension deposit, analyst says

The state could save $5.3 billion in payments to Alaska's troubled public employees' retirement system by putting $2 billion into a reserve fund now, a legislative fiscal analyst said Wednesday.

Education funding hike gets support from educators, parents

Bill would require ultrasound before abortion

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Senate slated to take up ethics bill

Alaska lawmakers could receive up to $250 in charitable gifts from lobbyists under a bill being considered in the Senate.

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Lawmaker drops push for state firearm declaration

Sen. Charlie Huggins, a Wasilla Republican who last year proposed making the pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 .30-06 caliber rifle the official state firearm, has withdrawn the legislation.

Alaska could see savings with pension deposit, analyst says

Senate slated to take up ethics bill

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Alaska Senate plans generic oil tax bill to start process

The Alaska Senate is planning to unveil a generic oil tax bill this week, leaving to the committee process the job of finding problems in the proposal and working out solutions.

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DNR claims mission statement isn't a philosophy change

The commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources told lawmakers Tuesday that no philosophical change is intended in a proposed a new mission statement deleting the words "conserve" and "enhance."

Alaska Senate plans generic oil tax bill to start process

Redistricting board plans appeal of judge's decision

The Alaska Redistricting Board on Tuesday decided on a partial appeal of a judge's decision that they redraw four House districts.

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Senate plans to propose generic oil tax bill for starters

The Alaska Senate plans to unveil a generic oil tax bill this week, leaving to the committee process the job of working out the details.

Alaska lawmaker proposes extended Thanksgiving holiday

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Alaska lawmaker proposes extended Thanksgiving holiday

An Anchorage lawmaker is proposing a two-day Thanksgiving holiday as a way to conserve energy in state office buildings.

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Lawmakers get advice on coastal management initiative

The Legislature's top attorney says he thinks lawmakers would have "a lot of latitude" in crafting a coastal management program to replace the one that lapsed last year. The question is: Can it pre-empt a proposed ballot initiative?

Alaska education commissioner defends school intervention

House continues analysis of state operating budget

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Alaska education commissioner defends school intervention

Alaska Education Commissioner Michael Hanley on Monday fended off criticism of his department's approach to intervention in struggling schools.

State attorney warns against repealing school intervention

House continues analysis of state operating budget

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House continues analysis of state operating budget

House Majority Leader Alan Austerman says his Republican-led caucus has not set a goal for the overall size of the operating budget.

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Oil taxes to highlight busy week for Alaska lawmakers

Alaska lawmakers this week are expected to take up three of the biggest issues facing them this session, with all eyes on the Senate for perhaps the biggest issue of all: oil taxes.

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State attorney warns against repealing school intervention

The state is walking a narrow line if the Legislature repeals the state intervention process in struggling schools as House Education Chair Rep. Alan Dick suggests in HB256. That is the warning Neil Slotnick, a state attorney, gave the House Education Committee on Friday.

Senate committee advances bill for health care exchange

The Senate Finance Committee has advanced legislation that would establish a health care exchange in Alaska.

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House passes incentives for veterans to remain in Alaska

Veterans living in Alaska would receive credit toward college or vocational degrees for their service and military training under separate bills approved Friday in the House and Senate.

State attorney warns against repealing school intervention

Ted Stevens portrait to be unveiled at state museum

Senate committee advances bill for health care exchange

Ted Stevens portrait to be unveiled at state museum

A new portrait of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens is expected to be unveiled at the Alaska State Museum this evening.

Committee introduces pension bill

Another bill aimed at addressing Alaska's pension problem has been introduced, this time by the Senate Finance Committee.

Lawmakers call for coastal zone debate soon

At least two state House members want early, substantive debate on the coastal management issue.