North Pole Rep. Tammie Wilson to resign from Alaska Legislature
Wilson is taking a job as a policy adviser to the deputy commissioner of the Department of Health and Social Services.
Politics
Alaska Legislature fails to override Dunleavy vetoes
Thirty-seven lawmakers voted in favor of an override, but 45 votes were needed for it to pass.
Alaska governor asked Trump to help attorney general bring his wife and stepson to U.S. from Colombia
Gov. Dunleavy would do the same for any Alaskan in a similar situation, said Attorney General Kevin Clarkson.
Budget tug-of-war between Dunleavy and judges continues into second year
At issue are the Alaska Constitution’s separation of powers rules.
Alaska Legislature to consider overriding a pair of Dunleavy budget vetoes Friday
According to House majority members, school bond debt payments to cities and boroughs and $5 million in funding for the Alaska Marine Highway System will be on the agenda.
Dunleavy administration drops plan to send prisoners Outside
Instead, the Alaska Department of Corrections will “pilot a dedicated reentry” halfway house to ease overcrowding and fix up a now-unused Palmer facility.
Palmer lawmaker proposes constitutional amendment to allow abortion limits
Republican Sen. Shelley Hughes said the measure likely lacks enough support to get House passage.
Judge reverses his pause on Dunleavy recall campaign, saying it was a mistake
The Division of Elections is required to give signature booklets to Recall Dunleavy by Feb. 10.
As Alaska Legislature opens, Senate majority cracks along dividend lines
Three backers of the traditional dividend have been stripped of powerful positions.
PFD, budget, taxes: Alaska Legislature convenes with familiar issues to face
Alaska lawmakers began a new legislative session Tuesday in which they’ll resume debates that have dominated recent sessions.
Anchorage judge unexpectedly orders temporary halt to recall campaign against Dunleavy
The campaign against the governor may not gather additional signatures until the Alaska Supreme Court rules on the issue.
Dunleavy’s new budget boss says he will ‘certainly’ be more apolitical than Donna Arduin
Neil Steininger has worked for the state’s Office of Management and Budget since the Walker administration.
Alaska lawmakers consider changes to Permanent Fund dividend, but agreement remains distant
A bipartisan commission intended to draft recommendations has failed to reach agreement so far.
Murkowski says she’ll ‘listen fairly to both sides’ in impeachment trial
The Alaska senator said she has an open mind, but wants to hear the case against President Trump before deciding whether additional witnesses should be called. The state’s other senator, Dan Sullivan, said he’s worried about the long-term consequences of the impeachment effort.
Group submits petition books, setting stage for costly fight over Alaska oil taxes
Supporters of the measure to boost oil taxes say it is needed to help pay for state services. Opponents say it will devastate investment and hurt the economy.
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.