Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media

Alaska fourth graders had the lowest reading scores in the country in a national assessment last year.

The bills include proposals on tribal compact schools, oil and gas taxes, and a constitutional amendment to lower the bar for overriding budget vetoes.

The agency said it largely agreed with a report from Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration that reviewed the agency.

Several ballot initiatives and village public safety are among the issues likely to draw attention ahead of the upcoming legislative session.

A new law made it so that they could no longer deduct their housing costs as a business expense on their federal income tax return. 

Gavel Alaska and the Legislature’s website currently have separate cameras. Under the plan, they would share. 

The ACLU sent a letter to the governor on Thursday saying Dunleavy should rehire former worker Keren Lowell, or she’ll sue him.  

The scenario draws on a combination of fixes. And it’s catching the attention of people who shape and analyze the budget — even as they remain skeptical.

In comparing Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget to the current budget, there are some significant differences — both in reductions and increases.

The lawsuit seeks to allow nurse practitioners, physician assistants and certified nurse midwives to provide abortions.