Alaska lawmakers seek to boost gun background check system reporting
While debates over guns elicit fears of erosions of the Second Amendment right to bear arms, this provision has generated few waves.
Wasilla lawmaker takes issue with Black History Month bill
Rep. David Eastman of Wasilla, the lone no vote on the bill, suggested that issue should not be a focus so late in the legislative session.
Marijuana regulators frustrated over limited help from DPS on investigations
Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board will seek public comment on rule changes that would allow stores not in freestanding buildings to have on-site consumption of edibles only.
Alaska marijuana regulators to consider changes for on-site pot consumption rules
Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board plans to consider whether it should ease requirements for shops that want to offer places to consume edibles but not permit smoking.
Health commissioner downplays Medicaid block grant idea backed by Dunleavy
DHSS commissioner Adam Crum said Dunleavy’s comments were a way to let the federal government know Alaska is interested in pursuing options that provide more flexibility.
Governor won’t push to eliminate of marijuana board this session
A spokesman says the decision was based on the time left in session and Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s focus on other legislative priorities.
Major issues remain unresolved for Alaska Legislature in session’s final weeks
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is facing resistance to pieces of his agenda.
Administration defends Amanda Price for public safety commissioner as confirmation vote nears
Amanda Price, Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s pick to lead the Department of Public Safety, faces a confirmation vote Wednesday.
Lawmakers want to hear from public safety commissioner nominee ahead of vote
Amanda Price is set to face Alaska lawmakers one last time before her nomination is voted on Wednesday by a joint session of the Legislature.
Another official decides to leave Alaska’s human rights commission
Sarah Monkton on Tuesday confirmed her plans to resign effective May 1.
Former supervisors give dueling views of Dunleavy’s pick for public safety commissioner
The supervisors gave drastically different views of Amanda Price’s work ethic when she was an adviser for former Gov. Walker, and whether she should be confirmed for the job.
Plan to raise Pioneer Home rates moves forward
The proposal would significantly raise rates at state-supported elder-care facilities, but a House bill seeks to moderate the increase.