Judge invalidates proposed land swap for Izembek refuge road
Supporters of a proposed road that would connect remote King Cove to Cold Bay and its all-weather airport see the matter as a safety issue.
Legislative daily allowances continued to be paid after Alaska lawmakers recessed over coronavirus concerns
Records show one-third of lawmakers accepted a nearly $300 daily payment intended for lodging and meal expenses for an extra three weeks.
Alaska legislative committee agrees to initial allocation of federal aid funds
Items agreed to Friday include funding for schools, transportation and public safety.
A step closer to normal: Alaska allows some businesses to reopen with limitations
Signs of the times were everywhere: barbers wore face masks, and notices warned of limits on customer numbers.
Dunleavy says including abortions in medical restrictions wasn’t political
Two Alaska state senators are questioning the role of the state’s chief medical officer in guidance that lists surgical abortions on a list of procedures that could be delayed to conserve medical resources amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Alaska puts abortions on list of medical procedures that should be delayed during coronavirus crisis
Similar mandates have spawned legal fights in other states.
Alaska medical officer earns praise for coronavirus approach
She’s gotten praise from residents for her approach and inspired a poem from a Juneau city official.
Alaska lawmakers, eager to go home amid virus concerns, aim to wrap up budget debate
The Alaska Legislature worked Friday to try to complete their most pressing work but had yet to finalize a state spending package or a relief bill related to the coronavirus.
Gov. Dunleavy creates economic team amid coronavirus response
Dunleavy’s office said former elected officials and economic leaders will also be involved.
Alaska lawmakers make plans in case coronavirus emerges in Juneau
Sen. Gary Stevens said lawmakers could look at whether to close the Capitol to the public or a change in rules that would allow votes by phone.
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Alaska prepares for changes in food stamps program that will reduce number of recipients
About 5,000 Alaskans could lose benefits under new rules set to take effect April 1, a state public assistance official said.
Grandson of major backer of Dunleavy election cancels sole-source state contract
A spokesman for Gov. Dunleavy said Clark Penney had notified the governor’s office that he was ending his contract.