The $373.5 million supplemental budget bill includes millions in match funding for construction projects. Companies warned delaying the funding could cost Alaskans jobs.
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Rep. Begich tells legislators to seize the moment on resource extraction and gas line
Alaska’s U.S. House member struck a bipartisan tone in his second address to the state Legislature. He barely mentioned President Trump, even as he praised Trump’s policies.
Alaska Senate passes bill requiring civics education for high school students
If passed by the House, high school students would have to complete a civics course, exam or project to graduate.
The snow is back: 2026 Iditarod kicks off with Anchorage ceremonial start
Snow continued to fall Saturday as 37 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race teams mushed through Alaska’s largest city.
‘Big, Beautiful’ auction for drilling rights in Cook Inlet is a bust
No bids in the first of six mandated oil and gas lease sales in the federal waters of Cook Inlet.
Alaska lawmakers consider another increase to per-student public school funding
With school districts across the state projecting deep cuts, the heads of the House Education Committee say it’s clear last year’s education funding boost wasn’t enough.