Alaska legislative committee finds lawmaker violated ethics law
The ethics panel said a denial offered by Republican Rep. David Eastman of Wasilla was inconsistent with statements he previously made to an investigator.
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Alaska lawmaker seeks review of document leak
Sen. Bert Stedman said it was discovered that the CEO of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority released a copy of a confidential preliminary audit to a reporter.
Ethics panel hears complaint against Wasilla lawmaker
Kevin Fitzgerald, an attorney for the ethics committee, said there was overwhelming evidence that Eastman disclosed the existence of a confidential complaint.
Ex-Alaska lawmaker sentenced on harassment count
State District Court Judge Kirsten Swanson sentenced Zach Fansler to one year of probation, roughly $900 in restitution and 80 hours of community service. He also must undergo an alcohol assessment program and follow any treatment recommendations.
Former state Rep. Fansler, alleged to have slapped woman, charged with misdemeanor harassment
He was charged in Juneau court, where an initial hearing is set for later this month.
Alaska legislative races feature ex-lawmakers seeking comebacks, credible challengers and a husband and wife
Alaska’s gubernatorial campaign this year has turned into a heavyweight title fight. But the undercards should make for some exciting races, too.
Former Alaska lawmaker accused of slapping woman will plead guilty to harassment
Zach Fansler, a former Democratic representative from Bethel, has reached a deal with state prosecutors.
Juneau wrap-up, part 5: Lawmakers pass energy-efficiency loan legislation
The Legislature passed a bill designed to make it easier for Alaskans to borrow money for energy-efficiency upgrades like solar panels and natural gas heating equipment, then pay it back on their monthly utility bills.
Juneau wrap-up, part 4: Lawmakers tighten business tax credit for donations to schools
The existing education tax credit allowed companies to deduct $250,000 from their taxes in exchange for a $300,000 donation to schools.
Juneau wrap-up, part 3: Lawmakers fix a looming threat to Alaska’s craft distilleries
Regulators wanted Alaska's craft distilleries to stop serving mixed drinks and cocktails, saying that wasn't authorized by law.
Juneau wrap-up, part 1: Lawmakers force hospitals, doctors to publish prices
We're taking a look this week at bills the Alaska Legislature passed in its blitz of votes on its final day of work earlier this month. First, legislation that requires doctors and hospitals to publish lists of prices for their most commonly performed procedures.
Two Republican state House members, Saddler and Reinbold, to fight for same Senate seat in Eagle River
Dan Saddler and Lora Reinbold, while both Republicans, have taken different approaches in their House careers.
Alaska Legislature boosts funding for schools and university
But the money will not completely close budget gaps or reverse years of staff cuts.
Alaska lawmakers pass budget, head home for the summer
The Alaska Legislature passed a fully funded state operating budget Saturday, then struck a deal on the capital budget and adjourned for the summer.
Do you smoke? Work for an oil company? Care about crime? Alaska lawmakers just passed bills that could affect you.
The Alaska Legislature has advanced an array of important bills in the past several days as lawmakers neared the end of their annual session. Here's how you might be affected.
From crime laws to construction spending, Alaska lawmakers did a lot this week. Here’s what you missed.
The Legislature advanced a bevy of important bills late this week, with major implications for important government programs and individual Alaskans.
How an effort by bar owners to limit sales by craft breweries and distilleries sank a widely supported overhaul of Alaska’s alcohol laws
A fragile consensus on the overhaul collapsed this week amid a push by bar owners to add further restrictions on over-the-counter sales of beers and drinks at breweries and distilleries.
Alaska lawmakers say they’re still on track to finish soon
Lawmakers are expected to pass a capital budget and an annual operating budget before leaving Juneau for the summer.
Alaska Legislature changes the way the Permanent Fund is managed
The deal, which caps annual withdrawals from the $65 billion fund, doesn't directly affect Alaskans' annual dividend payments. Dividend amounts would be decided each year.
Alaska lawmakers near deal to spend Permanent Fund earnings on government
The deal would not directly affect Alaskans' dividend checks.