The budget finishes as second-largest in state history by one measure, but Dunleavy could make cuts.
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Alaska’s redistricting board again gerrymandered map to benefit Republicans, judge rules
The decision will be appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court, the redistricting board’s executive director said.
Alaska Legislature OKs increase to rural power subsidy
With the governor’s approval, the maximum amount of subsidized residential power will increase from 500 kilowatt-hours to 750 kilowatt-hours per month.
Alaska Senate approves bill formally recognizing Native tribes
Alaska’s state government would formally recognize all of Alaska’s 229 federally recognized tribes under legislation passed Friday by the state Senate in a 15-0 vote.
Alaska House rejects $5,500 payout, sends budget to negotiating committee
The cost of $3.6 billion for dividends and energy payments was too large for a majority of lawmakers.
Bill aimed at reducing hair discrimination in schools is headed to governor
The House on Tuesday amended the bill, deleting the portion relating to the workplace.