The Legislature requires that everyone who works in the Capitol — including all legislators, staff members and news reporters — undergo rapid tests for the coronavirus every four or five days.
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.
‘What do we want Alaska to be?’: Lawmakers consider unplanned spending from the permanent fund
Gov. Dunleavy has proposed taking $6.3 billion this year out of the $14.9 billion in permanent fund earnings.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy didn’t have power to extend appointees’ terms, judge rules
The decision stems from a lawsuit the Alaska Legislative Council filed against Dunleavy, saying that he didn’t have the power to keep 94 appointees after a Dec. 15 deadline passed without the Legislature meeting to confirm them.
Alaska House organizes, but without a clear majority
Two members who voted for the members of House committees say they won’t caucus with the coalition that has been the majority.
Gov. Dunleavy to Sen. Reinbold: ‘The misinformation must end’
Dunleavy wrote in the letter that Reinbold had deceived Alaskans about the government health response and betrayed the public trust by repeating inaccurate information.
Alaska chief justice defends judicial selection process, as senator introduces bill to change it
Bolger made these comments after giving his last State of the Judiciary address to lawmakers. He is retiring in June after completing his three-year term as chief justice.