Senate bill would undercut Alaska governor’s authority over Medicaid expansion
A provision in the U.S. Senate's health care bill could mean that another lawsuit from an Alaska legislator would undo the state's Medicaid expansion.
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The Alaska Legislature passed a budget and avoided a government shutdown. What happens now?
Lawmakers drew $2.4 billion out of the rapidly disappearing state savings account. But the special session continues and big long-term spending and revenue questions remain.
The Senate health care bill hands big costs to Alaska
The state would have to make some major future cuts to Medicaid spending, and those buying insurance on the public market -- especially older Alaskans -- could face dramatically higher costs.
Murkowski, Sullivan noncommittal on Senate health care bill
Alaska's U.S. senators say they won't back the bill until they know how it will impact Alaska.
Alaska lawmakers approve budget compromise to avert government shutdown
The deal approved by the Alaska Legislature on Thursday keeps public school funding static and sets Permanent Fund dividends at $1,100.
Alaska Senate leader: Budget deal to avert shutdown ‘imminent’
Two major unresolved issues: The public schools budget and the size of the Permanent Fund dividend.
Ahead of health care bill release, Alaska’s senators draw speculation
Both senators have clear priorities for new legislation, but how they will vote next week remains to be seen.
As Congress eyes Medicaid cuts, rising costs for elder care are on Alaska’s horizon
Alaska's elderly population -- responsible for major medical costs -- is among the fastest-growing in the United States.
Did Gov. Walker have veto power over PFD payouts? Alaska Supreme Court hears the case.
The focus of the lawsuit is not whether Walker made the right policy decision, but whether he had the authority to make it at all.
Alaskan appointed to head U.S. fisheries management for NOAA
Chris Oliver worked for the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council for 27 years.
Murkowski and other GOP senators pressured to vote against health care bill
The Community Catalyst Action Fund is spending $1.5 million on ads to pressure senators whose positions on the emerging bill appear to be up in the air.
What’s the holdup? The Alaska Legislature’s budget standoff, explained
Confused about why the Alaska Legislature hasn't passed an operating budget to avert a government shutdown July 1? Here's our best explanation.
After incumbents survive Homer council recall effort, a desire to ‘move on’
A spokeswoman for the pro-recall group Heartbeat of Homer insisted the recall effort was a success, regardless of the outcome.
Walker calls 2nd special session to avert a state government shutdown, puts fiscal measures aside
Gov. Walker said averting a shutdown should now be the Alaska Legislature’s sole focus.
Alaska’s House passes a budget and adjourns, leaving the Senate to take it — or await another special session
The Alaska House approved a modified operating budget that tilts toward House priorities along with an expanded Permanent Fund dividend before gaveling out of the special session.
What the heck is going on in Juneau? Here’s a Q&A on the Alaska Legislature and the looming shutdown
Confused about what's happening in Juneau as the Alaska Legislature pushes toward a government shutdown? You're not alone.
Here’s where the major bills stand in the Alaska Legislature right now
Wondering about the status of Alaska's operating budget and the proposed income tax? Or the legislation to restructure the Permanent Fund? Here's a quick walk-through.
$50 million in federal funds headed to Alaska for fish and wildlife services
The money is from taxed items including firearms, archery equipment, fishing tackle and yachts and is used for wildlife and sportfishing restoration.
Alaska business-backed group spends more than $10,000 on last-minute anti-income tax television ads
Conservative business-backed group Prosperity Alaska is spending more than $10,000 on a last-minute television ad campaign against the state House's income tax proposal.
Budget standoff continues as House votes to double Permanent Fund dividends
The move injects a new note of uncertainty into negotiations between the House and Senate to pass an operating budget by Friday.