While some lawmakers have expressed concern that the governor has issued multiple declarations without the Legislature meeting, no one has sued to try to block them.
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.
Judge rules against effort to remove some Dunleavy appointees
The Legislative Council filed a lawsuit on Dec. 23 seeking to remove appointees made since April 2019 to positions that require the Legislature’s approval.
For the fourth year in a row, Alaska’s population declined
Alaska’s population dropped by nearly 4,000 people — or 0.5%– last year, according to estimates released from the state.
Alaska lawmakers react to news of violence at the U.S. Capitol
Sen. Gary Stevens says he’s become more patriotic as he’s become older, but questioned what has gone wrong in the country that led to Wednesday’s events.
Legislature to require masks, bar reporters from floor sessions
The policies could be changed once the newly elected Legislature convenes Jan. 19.
With Alaska legislative session a month away, it’s still unclear who will control the House and Senate
Major differences among Republicans mean Alaskans still don’t know who will be in the majorities in both the House and the Senate.