That $2.2 trillion coronavirus bill — What’s in it for Alaska?
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday night passed stimulus and coronavirus relief bill. The House is likely to pass it Friday and President Trump says he’ll sign it into law. Here are some of the provisions that could help the 49th state.
Alaska Supreme Court challenges lawyers on both sides in Dunleavy recall arguments
The justices expressed some skepticism toward the arguments made by both sides.
Alaska Legislature eases unemployment insurance benefit rules, weighs other emergency measures
Both chambers passed a bill, House Bill 308, that would ease access to unemployment insurance benefits for those affected by the pandemic. The measure would eliminate the one-week waiting period for benefits. And it would raise the benefit per dependent, from $25 to $75 per week.
As Legislature looks to pass budget and coronavirus response, the dividend is major question
As the Alaska Legislature weighs passing the budget and coronavirus relief in the coming days, lawmakers are considering how to pay for them.
Alaska’s U.S. senators vote for multi-billion dollar coronavirus bill; Rep. Don Young is absent
Sens. Murkowski and Sullivan support a major stimulus bill but were critical of President Obama's stimulus bill during the Great Recession.
Dunleavy forms bipartisan team to tackle economic losses related to coronavirus
Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Tuesday that his office has created an economic stabilization team that will develop a plan to help the state's economy weather the impacts of the coronavirus.
Alaska Capitol will close to the public
Lawmakers voted today to close the State Capitol to the public to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Alaska Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux charged with voter misconduct
Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage, wraps up debate on House Bill 126 relating to a code of military justice, Feb. 3, 2016....
Former Alaska Senate President Pete Kelly registers as a lobbyist
Kelly represents the Fairbanks Economic Development Corp. And he’ll also be doing work for clients of the Mulder Co., run by lobbyist Eldon Mulder.
Alaska Legislature quickly passes state funding for coronavirus response
On the same day that Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed an emergency disaster declaration in order to free up resources to help the state prepare for coronavirus, the Alaska Legislature voted on Wednesday to approve $4.1 million in state funding to respond to coronavirus.
Group says Alaska isn’t meeting commitment to fund rural schools
In June, Dunleavy vetoed half of the money the Legislature budgeted for rural schools. The Coalition for Education Equity of Alaska asked the governor to reverse the veto last July.
Lawmakers crafting plan to end session if coronavirus comes to Juneau
The Legislative Council formed an emergency response preparedness subcommittee Tuesday that would develop a plan for an early adjournment of the session.
Alaska Legislature restricts travel and state imposes out-of-state travel ban and freezes hiring
The state has instituted a freeze on hiring new state workers, and has suspended all out-of-state travel for state workers.
Alaska state Rep. Eastman loses committee seats, may lose caucus position
Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman has been removed from his committee positions, and his status in the House minority caucus is uncertain
Alaska House passes budget bill with speed unseen since ’93
This is the earliest the House has passed a budget since at least 1993. The bill doesn’t include money for Permanent Fund dividends. House leaders say PFDs will be addressed in a later bill.
LISTEN: Legends of the last great race are here to celebrate Iditarod 2020
What can we expect from this year's field of racers? How have trail conditions and sled designs changed over the decades? And who's trail stories are the most…hellacious? It's all about the Iditarod when race icons Jeff King and DeeDee Jonrowe join us.
Alaska Supreme Court chief justice recuses himself from Gov. Dunleavy’s recall case
Chief Justice Joel Bolger said he has made "public statements that could suggest a strong disagreement with the governor's conduct on some very fundamental issues affecting the judicial branch, conduct that forms part of the basis for the recall petition under consideration."
Lawmakers, Alaska Permanent Fund trustees differ on how to protect reserve
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. trustees and executives discuss the future of the fund’s earnings reserve account at a board meeting on...
After last year’s loss, Anchorage alcohol tax boosters bring in Mark Begich’s firm for this year’s campaign
After losing at the polls last year, supporters of a 5 percent alcohol tax in Anchorage say a better public opinion campaign could make the difference when the measure goes before voters again in April. So they've hired Mark Begich's company to help.
LISTEN: It’ll take more than money to bring the Alaska Marine Highway back to life
The ferry system is completely offline right now, with residents facing empty shelves and upended plans. Temporary contractors may help in the short term, but what will it cost Alaskans and what's the long term solution?