Alaska’s population dropped by nearly 4,000 people — or 0.5%– last year, according to estimates released from the state.
Andrew Kitchenman
State Government Reporter, Alaska Public Media & KTOO
State government plays an outsized role in the life of Alaskans. As the state continues to go through the painful process of deciding what its priorities are, I bring Alaskans to the scene of a government in transition.
Alaska lawmakers react to news of violence at the U.S. Capitol
Sen. Gary Stevens says he’s become more patriotic as he’s become older, but questioned what has gone wrong in the country that led to Wednesday’s events.
Legislature to require masks, bar reporters from floor sessions
The policies could be changed once the newly elected Legislature convenes Jan. 19.
With Alaska legislative session a month away, it’s still unclear who will control the House and Senate
Major differences among Republicans mean Alaskans still don’t know who will be in the majorities in both the House and the Senate.
Rep. Lance Pruitt violated campaign finance laws, commission staff finds
The Alaska Public Offices Commission will decide what, if any, penalty Pruitt will have to pay. The maximum fine for the violations $1,022,250.
Dunleavy calls on Alaskans to support neighbors, businesses affected by COVID-19 during holidays
Gov. Mike Dunleavy encouraged Alaskans to shop at local businesses, support charities and help neighbors affected by COVID-19 during the holiday season.
Dunleavy’s plan for PFDs collides with law designed to protect Alaska Permanent Fund
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed state budget draws over $3 billion more than planned from the Alaska Permanent Fund. That puts the budget on a collision course with a state law meant to build the fund in the future.
Gov. Dunleavy will get COVID-19 vaccine, but stops short of recommending it for Alaskans
“So I’m going to do what I think is best for me,” Dunleavy said at a news conference on Tuesday. “I would encourage others to do what they believe is best for them.”
Alaska’s electoral college members cast their votes for Trump
Alaska’s electors are casting their ballots for President Donald Trump today.
Dunleavy proposes nearly $5,000 in dividends in budget that would cut other spending
Dunleavy proposed changing the dividend formula for 2022, reducing the size of dividends. But he said any change should be subject to approval in a vote by Alaskans