Alaska environmental regulators introduce plan to monitor cruise ship pollution after Gov. Dunleavy vetoed funding for onboard observers
Hired inspectors and spot checks are planned under a new approach for stopping polluters.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy plans remote State of the State speech, citing pandemic ‘complications’
Senate President Peter Micciche said the governor’s action was actually caused by the failure of the House to organize and formally invite the governor.
New proposal from Wasilla senator would limit by-mail voting in Anchorage, Juneau and other Alaska cities
The measure’s author said it’s aimed at improving election security, but one Fairbanks lawmaker called it “a voter suppression bill, plain and simple.”
Federal judge orders governor to invite Alaska Landmine owner to news conferences
Jeff Landfield, who runs the political website, sued Gov. Mike Dunleavey.
In new-look Alaska Senate, Republicans see a ‘caucus of equals’ while minority Democrats see conservatives empowered
The Senate’s new majority includes 13 Republicans and a single Democrat.
December’s federal coronavirus aid bill set aside $200 million for Alaska renters, but applications aren’t ready yet
The money will be divided between Anchorage and the rest of the state.
Republicans confirm control of Alaska Senate, but Alaska House remains deadlocked
Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, received a unanimous vote on the Senate floor after months of negotiations.
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy names new attorney general, but Democrats predict tough confirmation hearings
Ed Sniffen is intended to replace Kevin Clarkson, who resigned in August amid a scandal.
Facing huge problems, the Alaska Legislature still hasn’t decided who’s in charge
The state House and state Senate are on track to convene Tuesday — straight into a deadlock.
Organizers of armed rally confuse Anchorage’s Dimond Center mall with Juneau’s Dimond Courthouse, reports say
The Dimond Center in Anchorage will remain closed on Sunday as a precaution.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski: House acted ‘appropriately’ after Capitol riot with Trump’s impeachment
Murkowski did not reveal whether she would vote to convict the president, saying instead, “I will listen carefully and consider the arguments of both sides.”
Alaska lawmakers return to a state Capitol locked down for COVID-19
The legislative session starts Jan. 19 with no public allowed in the building and a lot of plexiglass.