According to a review of annual reports, there are more than twice as many conflicts as there were five years ago.
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Psychedelic medicine task force would lay groundwork for therapeutic use in Alaska
Most psychedelics are illegal at the federal level, but research shows that they have therapeutic benefits.
Proposal to put slot machines aboard Alaska ferries gets rough first reception
Gambling would be allowed only when ships are more than 3 miles off Alaska’s coasts, something already allowed aboard cruise ships.
A dozen executive orders from Gov. Dunleavy draw scrutiny
One order would allow the governor to appoint all nine members of the board that advises state leaders on managing the ferry system.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy: No VP inquiry from Trump
Asked whether he would be interested in becoming the vice-presidential candidate, Dunleavy said, “I’m focused on Alaska.”
Wide-ranging Alaska House education bill would boost school funding but faces uncertain future
School district leaders and parents across the state testified at the weekend hearing, with a large majority telling lawmakers that the $300 per-student increase wasn’t enough.
Alaska House removes Rep. David Eastman from Judiciary Committee
Eastman has been censured by the House three times, most recently for asking if a child’s death from abuse could save the government money.
Alaska Legislature fails to override governor’s veto of $87 million in public school funding
Fourteen senators – most of the majority caucus – voted in favor of the override.
Measure limiting Alaska campaign cash fails to get enough signatures for 2024 vote
There will be no limit on the amount of money that someone can give a candidate for office in this year’s state elections.
Supreme Court puts an end to Alaska governor’s lawsuit over union dues. The fight over how he paid for it lives on
The Alaska Supreme Court concluded the policy violated the collective bargaining agreement. The U.S. Supreme Court declined the case without comment.