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Feb 20 2019

Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Bolger delivers the annual State of the Judiciary Address to the Alaska Legislature in Juneau on Feb. 20, 2019.

Alaska chief justice calls for computer security upgrade

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Crime & Courts, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

In his State of the Judiciary address, Chief Justice Joel Bolger said an incident in Nome shows the state needs to do more to prevent privacy breaches.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | February 20, 2019 4:10 pm

Feb 19 2019

Reps. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak, Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, and Steve Thompson, R-Fairbanks, talk immediately following a Committee on Committees meeting in Juneau on Feb. 19, 2019.

House committees organize, five weeks after session began

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Politics, Southeast, Southwest, State Government

The powerful House Finance Committee will have eight Republicans — including four from each caucus — two Democrats and one independent.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | February 19, 2019 5:59 pm

Feb 18 2019

Policy Director Mike Barnhill of the Office of Management and Budget presents information about the state operating budget to the Senate Finance Committee in Juneau on Feb. 18, 2019. OMB Director Donna Arduin accompanied him.

Senators question Dunleavy’s budget proposal

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Education, Politics, Southcentral, Southwest, State Government

Anchorage Republican Sen. Natasha von Imhof said that to maintain Dunleavy’s commitment to full permanent fund dividends — without having an income tax — would require cuts on the scale he’s proposed.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | February 18, 2019 5:23 pm

Feb 15 2019

Rep. Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, speaks to members of the House of Representatives immediately after being elected speaker of the House for the 31st Legislature in Juneau on Feb. 14, 2019.

Multi-partisan House majority takes shape

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Politics, Southcentral, Southwest, State Government

The newly-formed House majority is working out who will fill its committee seats. Meanwhile, the majority coalition is still trying to add more Republican members who are currently in the minority.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | February 15, 2019 6:47 pm

Feb 15 2019

Gov. Michael Dunleavy prepares to speak about offering Alaska National Guard support for President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration, Feb. 15, 2019.

Dunleavy offers Alaska National Guard support to Trump’s emergency declaration

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Federal Government, Military, Nation & World, Politics, State Government

Gov. Michael Dunleavy issued a short video statement Friday offering the state’s support to President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | February 15, 2019 5:10 pm

Feb 14 2019

Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin helps Gov. Michael Duleavy explain various aspects of his proposed state budget at a press availability in the Capitol in Juneau on Feb.13, 2019.

Sweeping budget lowers spending on schools, university, Medicaid, ferries

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | North Slope, Politics, Southwest, State Government

Dunleavy says his budget would ensure that the money the state spends matches the money it brings in — without new taxes, PFD cuts or drawing down savings.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | February 14, 2019 1:50 pm

Feb 14 2019

Rep. Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, talks to reporters outside the House chambers shortly after being elected speaker of the House in Juneau on Feb. 14, 2019.

Edgmon returns as House speaker as two Republicans break deadlock

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Politics, State Government

Republicans Chuck Kopp and Jennifer Johnston decided to break the monthlong tie and vote for Edgmon, who up until recently was a Democrat. He changed his party affiliation earlier this week to undeclared.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | February 14, 2019 1:36 pm

Feb 13 2019

Reps. Sarah Vance, R-Homer; Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski; David Eastman, R-Wasilla; and Bart LeBon, R-Fairbanks, discuss a plan to conduct House business without a permanent speaker, Feb. 13, 2019. Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO and Alaska Public Media

House Republican group pitches plan for House

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Interior, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

A group of House Republicans has proposed limiting the rules to allow the House to operate until it has a permanent speaker.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | February 13, 2019 1:34 pm

Feb 12 2019

House deadlock persists after Knopp votes for himself for speaker

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Interior, Politics, Southeast, State Government

Rep. Gary Knopp said on the House floor that he committed to being the 21st vote for a Republican nominee, but he didn’t say which one. He then voted for himself to become speaker.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | February 12, 2019 5:50 pm

Feb 11 2019

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Soldotna, speaks during a House Minority press availability, April 6, 2017. (Photo by Skip Gray/360 North)

Update: Knopp votes against Republican Talerico for speaker as House stalemate continues

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

Rep. Gary Knopp said he had committed to voting for a Republican, but he didn’t say which one. He then voted for himself to become speaker.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | February 11, 2019 7:32 pm

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Alaska chief justice calls for computer security upgrade

House committees organize, five weeks after session began

Senators question Dunleavy’s budget proposal

Multi-partisan House majority takes shape

Dunleavy offers Alaska National Guard support to Trump’s emergency declaration

Sweeping budget lowers spending on schools, university, Medicaid, ferries

Edgmon returns as House speaker as two Republicans break deadlock

House Republican group pitches plan for House

House deadlock persists after Knopp votes for himself for speaker

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