Bettye Davis was the first black woman elected to the Alaska House of Representatives, and the first black Alaskan to serve in the state Senate. She died in December 2018.
Education
Dunleavy, legislators search for solutions to Alaska’s budget gap
After thinking about it for a year, Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he’s not opposed to putting budget cuts to a vote of the people.
UAA enrollment drops 10% after summer of tense budget battles
The drop in enrollment follows tense budget battles and accreditation issues for the University of Alaska Anchorage, adding financial loss to a UA system that’s already cash-strapped and stressed.
Winter storm could bring up to a foot of snow in Juneau
The National Weather Service says up to 8 inches of snow are expected throughout the day, with an additional 2-4 inches expected overnight.
Four Alaskans win cash prizes in first-ever PFD education raffle
The raffle is designed to raise money for K-12 education by allowing Alaskans to donate a portion of their permanent fund dividends to enter.
Alaska Legislature to vote on whether to override Dunleavy’s school bond, ferry vetoes
The Alaska Legislature plans to meet in a joint session at 10:30 a.m. on Friday.