The debate comes as school districts across the state brace for significant cuts.
State Government
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. leaders approve proposal to borrow up to $4B for investments
The idea would have to be approved by state legislators and Gov. Mike Dunleavy, because it requires changes to state law.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy’s plan to lease land for carbon storage comes with questions
Right now, the state’s ideas are far from materializing.
Dr. Anne Zink to leave position as Alaska chief medical officer
In interview, Alaska’s ‘top doc’ reflects on nearly five years of work, time in public eye during pandemic.
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board again warns that the fund is running out of spendable money
A new analysis paper offers a menu of possible solutions, with a two-part constitutional amendment as the most durable repair.
With deadline looming, more than half of Alaska’s relief funds for homeless students are unspent
Alaska legislators and U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski are considering pushing for an extension.
Attorneys argue scope of Metlakatla’s off-reservation fishing rights in federal court
Metlakatla Indian Community sued Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his administration in 2020, claiming the state’s fishing permit system infringes on rights guaranteed to the tribe by Congress.
Federal highway officials reject Alaska transportation plan, citing 24 pages of flaws
Alaska’s summer construction season would be disrupted unless the state can fix the flaws before the end of the month.
As Alaska pays millions to fix food stamp backlog, lawmakers suggest systemic fixes
An Alaska Senate committee heard a bill this week intended to ease access to the state’s federal food aid program.
Alaska Rep. Sarah Vance apologizes for comments about victims of sexual violence
The Alaska House Coalition called for Vance to apologize on Monday following comments made during a House Tribal Affairs Committee meeting last week.