House lawmakers offer dividend bills in hopes of breaking special session deadlock
Both bills promise a $3,000 Permanent Fund dividend this year.
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70-year-old Alaska lawmaker helped rescue man injured in paragliding accident
The man suffered a cracked skull. Former Navy SEAL Laddie Shaw put years of emergency response training into action.
Governor threatens no school funding after July 1, escalating fight with Alaska Legislature
The move widens the distance between the governor and the Legislature that brought them into special session
House approves compromise anti-crime bill, boosting most prison sentences and seeking to repeal SB 91
The Senate and governor must approve before it becomes law.
Alaska State Fair’s liquor license fix is among the legislation across the Capitol finish line
Twenty-nine bills passed the House and Senate during the regular session, second-fewest since statehood.
Dunleavy administration seeks review of Medicaid overhaul plans for Alaska
A consultant would weigh the benefit of putting some Medicaid recipients on subsidized private insurance, and whether a block grant could help pay for it.
As states in the Lower 48 move to outlaw abortion, one Alaska lawmaker is trying to revive his own ban
Republican Rep. David Eastman of Wasilla called a Saturday rally against his proposed abortion ban “inhumane,” likening it to demonstrations in support of slavery.
Dividend dispute presents an elephant-sized dilemma for Alaska lawmakers in special session
Three unresolved questions are preventing agreement among House, Senate and governor.
Lawmaker says she won’t hear Alaska abortion ban bill
The bill, introduced on the last day of the regular session by Rep. David Eastman of Wasilla, defines “preborn child” as a person from the time of conception.
As special session begins, Alaska lawmakers reach deal to repeal and replace SB 91
Budget and dividend discussions remain unresolved and are likely to take weeks.
Dunleavy calls Alaska Legislature into special session as lawmakers hit constitutional limit
The Permanent Fund dividend, state operating budget and SB 91 repeal are still unresolved.
Entering final day of regular session, Alaska lawmakers double down on school funding dispute with Gov. Dunleavy
In addition, the Permanent Fund dividend could be split from budget legislation while lawmakers remain deadlocked on the payout.
Alaska House rejects Senate changes to crime bill, making special session likely
The regular session’s constitutional end is Wednesday, and plenty of work remains.
Alaska Senate passes crime law to ‘repeal and replace’ controversial SB 91
The measure goes back to the House for one final vote before going to the governor.
Legislators may avert some property tax hikes with latest version of state budget
A House-Senate compromise is coming together before the scheduled end of the session.
Senate delays decision on anti-crime legislation
New fiscal estimates indicate the measure will cost more than $100 million over two years.
Former mayoral candidate leaves governor’s inner circle
Amy Demboski is joining the staff of the Alaska Department of Commerce.
Alaska Senate’s anti-crime bill advances with tougher penalties for drug possession
A vote on the proposal is scheduled for Monday.
Dunleavy denies claims in loyalty pledge lawsuits brought by former state employees
Three, backed by the ACLU, have filed suit in federal court.
Alaska lawmakers speed toward Wednesday finish line for budget, dividend and crime legislation
May 15 is the constitutional end of the regular session.