Earlier this month, the Alaska Landmine said on social media Dorene Lorenz used a state grant to restore a historic building “for herself.” Lorenz says that crossed a line.
State Government
Even with no election, the Alaska Legislature is in flux ahead of the regular session
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is now considering who may fill two legislative seats vacated by state senators seeking higher office.
Alaska state agencies are increasingly struggling to comply with the law, auditor warns
Alaska’s legislative auditor says her team identified 85 issues in the 2024 fiscal year audit. That’s about double what auditors found a decade ago.
Alaska didn’t use $5M set aside to fund SNAP during the shutdown even though benefits were late
Officials say the state never used the funds it set aside to keep people from waiting for food benefits because the state’s system had to be reconfigured to use state money.
Alaska births continue to decline, but some health indicators are positive, state reports say
The state’s annual vital statistics report and the latest cancer report show some positive signs about lifespans, maternal health and disease reduction.
Legislators question federal directive for Alaska National Guard to prepare for ‘civil disturbance’
Alaska National Guard officials say the Pentagon’s order to prepare for “civil disturbance operations” will not interfere with disaster relief efforts.