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Gov. Dunleavy proposes new limits on Alaskans’ ability to record conversations
A new proposal from Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy would require all sides of a conversation to consent before that conversation ...
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Trump protest rally at Alaska State Capitol targets Nazi-like salutes, challenges to Native rights
More than 120 people gathered at the Alaska State Capitol at noon Wednesday as part of a nationwide protest of President ...
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Alaska Legislature takes up election reforms with three separate bills
Election reform is on the agenda this legislative session, with Gov. Mike Dunleavy, the Senate Majority Caucus and ...
Alaska Legislature faces a $200M-plus deficit as it weighs school funding against the PFD
The Alaska Legislature is facing a substantial deficit in the upcoming fiscal year, due largely to diminished oil revenue. The nonpartisan Legislative Finance Division has projected that a status quo ...
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Legislators and governor form working group seeking quick education funding and policy package
Crafting a compromise education spending and policy package will be attempted during the next two weeks by a five-person ...
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Opinion: Why Alaska must invest in public education now
We are calling on the Alaska Legislature to lead on this issue by significantly investing in public education early in the ...
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Salary board recommends automatic pay changes for Alaska governor, legislators, top officials
A state commission is recommending automatic inflation-driven raises and salary cuts for Alaska’s governor, lieutenant governor, members of the state Legislature and top officials at state agencies.
Juneau Empire on MSN6d
Limited state revenue foreshadows fiscal tug-of-war in Alaska Legislature
In a series of hearings this week within the Alaska State Capitol, public-school advocates from across the state presented ...
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Gov. Dunleavy points to ‘temporary’ and ‘painful’ measures to address Cook Inlet gas crunch, as legislators say their role may be limited
(Loren Holmes / ADN) JUNEAU — In his annual address to the Alaska Legislature, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said the state may have to take “painful” short-term measures to bridge a gas supply gap fro ...
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U.S. House passes two bills from Alaska Rep. Nick Begich
One month into his term, Nick Begich, Alaska's lone representative, says he's generally satisfied with how things have gone ...
‘It’s crystal clear now, there isn’t cash lying around': Alaska Senate majority discuss education funding concerns
The Alaska Senate majority met to discuss public education funding concerns Tuesday with hopes of mitigating further arguments.