Gov. Dunleavy orders panel to recommend Alaska ferries’ future
A new nine-member group will provide recommendations by Sept. 30.
Ferry supporters hope for more veto overrides, but some Alaska lawmakers say that ship has sailed
The House Majority Leader says he believes the Legislature is ready to focus on the next budget.
Regents order 5% increase in resident tuition for University of Alaska
The regents also approved $1.5 million in additional tuition assistance to offset the increase for some students.
Alaska’s first PFD raffle will take place Jan. 28
Four winners will be picked, with the top pick winning more than $17,000.
Dunleavy and top legislators announce bipartisan plan to improve Alaska kids’ reading scores
Alaska fourth-graders have the lowest reading scores in the nation.
Ferry privatization won’t work on most routes, says state-funded report
The report offers proposals to further cut state spending on Alaska coastal transportation.
More court fights await, but both sides now believe vote on Dunleavy recall is likely
Fundraising and organization are underway while opponents call for a last appeal to the Alaska Supreme Court.
Former Alaska Right to Life director will run for Mat-Su legislative seat
Christopher Kurka seeks to replace Colleen Sullivan-Leonard in Wasilla.
Superior Court judge allows recall campaign against Gov. Mike Dunleavy to proceed
The decision will be appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court.
State employee alleging sexual harassment and retaliation sues for $19 million
The state’s human rights commission investigated the allegations and determined that discrimination took place.
Supporters of elections overhaul turn in signatures, moving measure closer to statewide vote
The legality of the idea has been challenged by the state.
Alaska’s population drops for the 3rd year in a row
The state saw a seventh consecutive year of migration losses, extending the longest streak on record.