Minority Republicans say they see removing the dividend from the House’s draft budget as a worrying sign. Bipartisan coalition leaders say it’s typical at this early stage.
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Alaska delegation split on bill requiring voters to prove citizenship at registration
U.S. Rep. Nick Begich co-sponsored the SAVE Act, though it makes proving citizenship a little harder than he thought.
Alaska’s ‘Superbowl’ of dog mushing, the Iditarod, set to run its normal northern route
Officials say it’s a relief after low snow forced the 2025 race to start in Fairbanks.
Alaska lawmakers float sending inmates out of state as prison costs mount
Faced with rising costs in the Department of Corrections, some lawmakers say it’s an uncomfortable choice they may be forced to make.
Alaska’s chief justice highlights progress on court delays in speech to Legislature
Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Carney highlighted efforts to reduce case backlogs and asked lawmakers to fund a new judge and courthouse maintenance.
Facing opposition, Dunleavy says lawmakers should ‘take more time’ on his tax bill
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s sales tax proposal faces sharp opposition. Now, he says he’s open to putting the tax bill on ice — but asking lawmakers pass the rest of his fiscal plan.