Dunleavy recall group says summer special election now unlikely
A vote on whether to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy could take place later in the year if backers gather the necessary support.
Alaska records 14 more COVID-19 cases as governor takes steps to stabilize economy
Health officials urged Alaskans to maintain social distance, saying the state isn’t seeing the kind of acceleration that’s happening in New York.
Sweeping law promises Alaskans coronavirus economic relief and earmarks money to fight pandemic
The measure, which goes to Gov. Mike Dunleavy for his signature, includes provisions blocking foreclosures, evictions and utility cut-offs, cracks down on price-gouging and moves back the Permanent Fund dividend application deadline.
Alaska Legislature approves $4.5 billion budget plus $1,000 Permanent Fund dividend, then departs Juneau
Legislators approved $88 million in pandemic-response funding, but the spring supplemental dividend didn’t make the cut.
Alaska Legislature gives Gov. Dunleavy sweeping powers to deal with coronavirus emergency
The legislation bans foreclosures and utility shutoffs and takes major action to alleviate the pandemic’s economic effects.
Blood Bank of Alaska in dire need after state investment board denies loan extension, CEO says
The organization is able to keep its doors open “for now.”
Amid criticism and the coronavirus pandemic, Alaska investment board approves $35 million for Ambler Road
Board members said the money is needed to create jobs this summer.
Appeals court upholds prison sentence for man who murdered 2 Alaska state troopers
Nathanial Kangas can petition the court again after 49 1/2 years.
Alaska House votes to give Gov. Dunleavy emergency powers to cope with coronavirus, but Legislature’s work isn’t done
Lawmakers have not finished work on the state budget or anti-pandemic measures.
Alaska House again fails to fully fund coronavirus response, wildfire recovery and Medicaid
Republicans voted against extra spending from the Constitutional Budget Reserve, citing the need to preserve negotiating power.
Alaska Supreme Court hears arguments in recall of Gov. Dunleavy, will issue written order
If recall supporters don’t receive a favorable ruling, their campaign against Gov. Mike Dunleavy will end.
Union sues state, saying it has failed to protect workers from coronavirus
Growing numbers of Alaska state employees are complaining about their safety.