Edgmon said he’s hopeful the Legislature will reach a fiscal solution that is both balanced in terms of serving vulnerable populations and sustainable into the future.
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.
Alaska’s House majority weighs whether to hold open caucus meetings
Most of the Democrats who were out of power last year will be in the majority this year. But it’s not clear whether the majority caucus will hold these pre-session open meetings.
Insurance for law enforcement and firefighters’ survivors among early bills
A bill to provide survivors with insurance was among the first bills filed ahead of the legislative session, starting on Jan. 17.
Supreme Court to decide on dividend amount after appeal
Sen. Bill Wielechowski, an Anchorage Democrat, and two former lawmakers filed an appeal Tuesday asking the court to overrule a Superior Court judge.
Alaska saw record-high number of suicides in 2015
The executive director of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council said inconsistent access to behavioral health care contributes to the state’s high suicide level.
Walker seeks Permanent Fund earnings for budget, but leaves gap
Walker left an $890 million budget gap, saying he wants to work with lawmakers to close it.