As major source of federal funding dwindles, state programs seek state money to continue care.
State Government
With Dunleavy veto threat looming, lawmakers work toward common ground on education
The bipartisan education bill passed with large majorities in the House and Senate.
Alaska plans to ease rules on state purchases without multiple price quotes
The state of Alaska is planning to raise the maximum size of bid-free purchases from $10,000 to $25,000.
Alaska Supreme Court decides key question: Who is an Alaskan?
Justices were asked to consider that question as part of a 2022 lawsuit challenging the eligibility of a legislative candidate in Anchorage.
Legislation to address Alaska’s child care crisis moves to Senate after House approval
Rep. Julie Coulombe, R-Anchorage, sponsored the bill and called HB89 a commonsense bill that could build the state’s workforce and support families.
Alaska’s education board sends a $500M wish list for construction and maintenance to lawmakers
The list will go to the governor and the Legislature to be considered for funding.
Legislators get update on fixes for $5B transportation plan rejected by federal government
State officials say they’ve removed or changed high-expense projects in the process, although the exact changes are not yet public.
Alaska House debates constitutional amendment guaranteeing Permanent Fund dividend payment
The amendment would require the state to use the old PFD formula unless lawmakers adopt a new one.
Proposal to define a fetus as a person in Alaska’s criminal code faces pushback
Opponents testified that the bill would threaten Alaskans’ abortion rights.
Dunleavy demands additional concessions before he’ll sign bipartisan education bill
Two provisions backed by the governor — direct state approval process for charter schools and annual retention bonuses of up to $15,000 for teachers — were left out of the bill.