The Alaska Legislature’s 2026 regular session is more than halfway done.
State Government
Alaska House legislator’s aide arrested for DUI in Juneau
Kathryn “Katy” Giorgio’s arrest came less than a week after Forrest Wolfe, a Republican and aide to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, was also arrested for driving under the influence.
Alaska GOP governor candidate Click Bishop picks Iñupiaq leader Greta Schuerch as running mate
Bishop is one of 18 candidates for Alaska governor. Incumbent Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, a Republican, is constitutionally prevented from serving a third consecutive term.
Alaska Senate leaders still aiming for $1,000 dividend despite high oil prices
Sen. Bert Stedman, a Sitka Republican, said he’d rather direct additional revenue toward long-deferred maintenance and upgrades for state facilities.
House committee OKs $3,800 dividend that would spend half of state savings
Nome Democratic Rep. Neal Foster voted with Republicans to insert the $3,800 PFD as Alaskans face high costs. Independent Rep. Calvin Schrage says it gives Alaskans “false hope.”
Alaska Department of Corrections reports two inmate deaths in one week
Johnny Allen Nashookpuk and Jeffery Mulifai were both housed at Goose Creek Correctional Center in Wasilla and died in late March. They are the first two inmates to die in 2026.