The governor cited declining state revenues for the budget vetoes. Legislators and advocates say funding for child care and early intervention services should be prioritized.
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Alaska lawmakers plan rare use of subpoenas to get oil tax data
It’s the latest development in a dispute between the Legislature and Dunleavy administration over whether the state is getting all the revenue it should from oil and gas taxes.
Sick leave is now mandatory in Alaska. Here’s what you need to know.
A quick explanation of how the state’s new sick leave law works for both employers and employees, and what’s still to come.
Judge throws out case against Eklutna Tribe’s casino
U.S. District Court Judge James Robart has ruled in favor of a tribal casino in Birchwood. The judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by neighboring property owners to shut down the casino, which the Eklutna Tribe opened in February.
Alaska’s US Rep. Begich: ‘No doubt’ before vote on big congressional budget bill
Alaska’s lone member of the House says new Arctic oil drilling opportunities represent a huge gain for the state, downplays federal benefit cuts.
Alaskans divided on bargain Murkowski struck on GOP megabill
Sen. Murkowski won concessions for Alaskans, but critics say it doesn’t make up for the harm the budget reconciliation bill does, at home and in the Lower 48.