A bond package hasn’t been formally introduced, but the Dunleavy administration is considering the possibility.
State Government
Gov. Dunleavy casts doubt on future of Senate-passed public-sector pension bill
If signed into law, many employees of state and local governments, including teachers, would have the option to switch from the existing defined-contribution retirement plan to a pension plan.
New Alaska Supreme Court chief justice highlights improvements in first annual address
Chief Justice Peter Maassen listed initiatives from the past year that he said improved the court system’s accessibility and efficiency, like remote hearings.
Big Lake lawmaker proposes state port authority take over Anchorage and Mat-Su ports
Under a port authority, Rep Kevin McCabe says the ports would operate together in the entire state’s interest.
Watch: 2024 State of the Judiciary Address
The head of Alaska’s court system is set to deliver the annual State of the Judiciary Address from the Capitol in Juneau at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Alaska must face food stamp litigation after a year of stays, court says
In January, 10 Alaskans sued the state because they said the Department of Health failed to provide food stamps within the time frames required by federal law.
Alaska school administrators urge action on ‘crisis’ in teacher hiring and turnover
“We are struggling in the worst crisis Alaska has ever seen in terms of turnover. We can’t recruit teachers,” said Lisa Parady, who leads the Alaska Council of School Administrators.
In Bristol Bay, shock and concern follow move to nix management council for nation’s largest state park
The seven-person council was formed in 1978 and consists of representatives from nearby village and city councils, the region’s Native association and state officials to advise the government.
Alaska senator proposes more armed staff or volunteers in schools
Senate Bill 173, from Republican Sen. Shelley Hughes, received its first hearing last week and has received a tide of opposition.
A closer look at the Harvard charter school study making waves in Juneau
A new study ranks Alaska’s charter schools No. 1 in the nation. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has cited the study in calls to expand charter schools.