Some Alaska lawmakers say new ethics rules are too limiting
Senate Majority Leader Mia Costello said legislators are erring on the side of caution and in some cases declining meetings.
Data suggests opioid-related overdose deaths in Alaska down
Preliminary numbers released by the state indicate the number of opioid-related overdose deaths in Alaska fell between 2017 and 2018.
Another vote for Alaska House speaker fails amid ongoing negotiations
Without an organized majority, the House has been unable to set up formal committees or hold bill hearings.
Alaska governor’s candidate screening process under scrutiny
Three people picked for prominent positions quit or declined roles, two after offensive social media posts came to light and one after questions were raised about his work history.
Alaska attorney general says he can set aside personal views
Alaska’s attorney general says he can set aside his personal views on issues like abortion in performing his duties.
Dunleavy appointments shake up board regulating Alaska marijuana industry
A law enforcement officer newly appointed to the board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry said the issue of onsite consumption should be revisited, if possible.
Emmett says he’s being replaced on Alaska marijuana board
Brandon Emmett says Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s boards and commissions director told him Dunleavy was going “in another direction” and Emmett’s service was no longer needed.
Alaska House backs continued funding for staff as it works toward organizing a majority
The House lacks an organized majority and was warned by the Legislature’s human resources manager last week that a temporary staffing authorization was to expire the first day of session, which was Tuesday.
Alaska governor proposes PFD payback over 3 years
The money would be paid on top of whatever the annual dividend otherwise would be for this year, 2020 and 2021.
Control of Alaska House unsettled ahead of session start
Republicans will hold 23 of the chamber’s 40 seats, which would be enough for a small majority. But party doesn’t always dictate how lawmakers organize.
Alaska Supreme Court upholds 1-vote recount result for Fairbanks House seat
The decision appears to give Republicans control of the Alaska House.
Gov. Dunleavy’s campaign promises on dividend and crime will be closely watched
Mike Dunleavy is heading into his first legislative session as Alaska’s governor, faced with trying to implement campaign promises involving politically thorny issues.