The information on REAL ID-compliant licenses would be in a new database that’s shared with other states.
Andrew Kitchenman
State Government Reporter, Alaska Public Media & KTOO
State government plays an outsized role in the life of Alaskans. As the state continues to go through the painful process of deciding what its priorities are, I bring Alaskans to the scene of a government in transition.
Chief justice urges lawmakers to collaborate and compromise
The court has proposed cutting its $105 million budget by $3.6 million dollars.
Motor fuel tax would triple under bill, but remain below national average
The money would be designated to maintain the state’s roads, as well as airports and ferries.
Privatization could save some money at API, not at youth centers
Consultants who studied the privatization for the state found that management of the institute, as well as operating the state’s juvenile justice detention centers, are better done by the state.
New proposal could split Permanent Fund draw between PFDs, state budget
Sen. Bert Stedman said his goal is to protect the Permanent Fund into the future.
Legislature eyes limit on state government spending
Policy experts say it’s a difficult strategy to put into effect, and Alaska already has a limit – one that critics say hasn’t worked.