Candidates promise retroactive PFD payments, but the Permanent Fund could struggle to meet demand
Most of the Alaska Permanent Fund is either constitutionally protected or otherwise committed.
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Joe Biden says he’ll work to stop Pebble mine if he wins presidency
The former vice president called the Bristol Bay salmon fishery an "economic powerhouse."
Judge dismisses lawsuit against state of Alaska over coronavirus aid plan
Judge Philip Pallenberg had already declined to pause aid distributions while the lawsuit continued.
Final pick for Alaska’s redistricting board is Native nonprofit CEO from Nome
Melanie Bahnke also serves on the board of the Alaska Federation of Natives.
Early voting is underway, and primary election day is near. Here’s how to vote in Alaska during the pandemic.
Some polling locations have changed, and an early shortage of election workers is mostly fixed, officials say.
Anchorage city manager Bill Falsey announces candidacy for mayor
He joins seven other people who have already filed documents with the Alaska Public Offices Commission that indicate they will run for mayor.
Donald Trump Jr. opposes Pebble mine as Trump administration weighs key permit
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, also said he's worried a final environmental review of the project may be inadequate.
Shock and sadness after state legislator Gary Knopp dies in midair crash
Flags will fly at half-staff for three days.
AFN’s top lawyer is fourth pick for board that will rewrite Alaska’s political boundaries
Alaska Federation of Natives attorney Nicole Borromeo has been named to the board in charge of redrawing Alaska’s House and Senate districts after the 2020 census.
Trump floated delaying the November election. Here’s what Alaska’s congressional delegation says.
The president does not have the power to delay the election. That decision would have to come from Congress.
State judge dismisses special-session lawsuit against Gov. Mike Dunleavy
The issue is moot, Judge Josie Garton said, but could arise again.
‘Never Trump’ Republican group targets Dan Sullivan in new ad buy
The Lincoln Project spent $1 million on an ad spot supporting challenger Al Gross.
John Binkley chosen as third Republican for Alaska’s 5-member redistricting board
The former legislator and GOP candidate for governor was selected by Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage.
Gov. Dunleavy picks 2 Republicans to help rewrite Alaska’s political boundaries
Alaska's redistricting board will redraw the state's House and Senate districts after this year's census is complete.
Labor unions call on Alaska congressional delegation to extend COVID-19 aid at protest
Union leaders said they are concerned about the reduction of the federal unemployment boost from $600 to $200 under Senate Republicans' latest proposal.
Where Alaska’s congressional delegation stands on the new $1 trillion COVID-19 aid package
The "Heals Act" package, released on Monday by Senate Republicans, could face resistance from Democrats who have supported more aid.
Alaska House Republicans seek to unseat fellow Republican Rep. David Eastman
Several lawmakers went door-to-door, seeking support for the Republican challenger to their fellow incumbent.
Most Alaska students will go to school fewer than 5 days per week this fall, superintendents say
Decisions are being made at a local level, Alaska's education commissioner told state lawmakers.
As Alaska deficit nears $1.3 billion, savings accounts are expected to run dry next year
Legislators and the governor will face difficult decisions in 2021.
Wrong absentee ballot applications sent to many Alaska Republicans
There were no issues with the state's voter database, according to the director of the Alaska Division of Elections