In State of the State, Gov. Mike Dunleavy calls for ‘war on criminals’ and tougher spending limits
Alaska’s governor plans to propose three new constitutional amendments and several pieces of legislation.
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Video and full text: Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s 2019 State of the State address
The governor’s address focused on public safety, the economy, the budget and the Permanent Fund dividend.
Alaska House votes inconclusively for a speaker as deadlock enters second week
The pick of Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, failed 20-20.
House deadlock won’t interfere with Dunleavy’s State of the State speech, lawmakers say
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is expected to deliver his first annual remarks Tuesday evening.
Dunleavy’s dilemma: Supersized dividends create a big budget problem
“It’s going to be difficult to get out of here in 121 days,” one top legislator says.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy names three to Alaska Board of Education
The appointments include two new people and one familiar one.
Photos: First week of the 31st Alaska Legislature in Juneau
No one involved in negotiations for House leadership knows when the deadlock will be completely resolved.
Goodrum named deputy commissioner for natural resources; Gease to head Alaska State Parks
Former parks director Ethan Tyler will remain with the department, and Marty Parsons will run Mining, Land and Water.
Alaska House appoints temporary leader as deadlock cracks in third day
Rep. Neal Foster, D-Nome, was appointed so Sharon Jackson could join the Legislature.
Alaska House elects temporary speaker
On a vote of 35-4, House members supported Nome Democratic Rep. Neal Foster for the job.
Alaska House backs continued funding for staff as it works toward organizing a majority
The House lacks an organized majority and was warned by the Legislature’s human resources manager last week that a temporary staffing authorization was to expire the first day of session, which was Tuesday.
Effort to pay Coast Guard members during shutdown advances, Sullivan says
President Trump supports the measure, Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan said a day after Coast Guard personnel missed their first paycheck during the lapse.
No $6,700 Permanent Fund dividend this year: Dunleavy proposes a 3-year plan instead
The Alaska governor’s plan to repay portions of prior dividends cut by lawmakers and Gov. Bill Walker must be approved by the Legislature, and the co-chairs of the Senate Finance Committee said they may be reluctant to approve it.
Sharon Jackson attempts to outflank stalled Alaska Legislature, takes oath of office in courthouse
The previous House speaker called it “bizarre.” The Republicans' pick for speaker says it doesn’t count.
Alaska governor proposes PFD payback over 3 years
The money would be paid on top of whatever the annual dividend otherwise would be for this year, 2020 and 2021.
Halt drilling permit work in Alaska and elsewhere during shutdown, US House committee head says
The chairman of the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee is calling on the Interior Department to halt work on oil and gas development permits and leases during the partial government shutdown.
Alaska House convenes into deadlock as legislative session begins
In the Senate, there was no notable drama as a 14-member majority began work.
Alaska lawmakers remain deadlocked on eve of session’s start
The effects of the House leadership struggle are expected to be limited in the short term.
Control of Alaska House unsettled ahead of session start
Republicans will hold 23 of the chamber’s 40 seats, which would be enough for a small majority. But party doesn’t always dictate how lawmakers organize.
To fight crime, Democratic lawmakers seek to close loopholes in state law
Rep. John Lincoln, D-Kotzebue, and Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, are proposing fixes to problems that outraged Alaskans.