The Joint Legislative Seafood Industry Task Force, modeled after a state salmon task force formed 20 years ago, would present findings and recommendations by January.
State Government
Many Alaska charter school principals oppose Dunleavy’s plan for state approval option
Alaska charter principals say they greatly favor the existing local control of school districts.
Disagreements between Alaska House Republicans stalled education work for 3 weeks
Because of a dispute between its two Republican co-chairs, the committee hasn’t met in three weeks.
Legislative budgeters say Dunleavy’s proposed 2024 Permanent Fund dividend is a no-go
The governor included a $3,500 payout in his initial budget proposal, but paying it would require spending from savings.
Alaska domestic violence and sexual assault victims services face $4M funding gap
As major source of federal funding dwindles, state programs seek state money to continue care.
With Dunleavy veto threat looming, lawmakers work toward common ground on education
The bipartisan education bill passed with large majorities in the House and Senate.
Alaska plans to ease rules on state purchases without multiple price quotes
The state of Alaska is planning to raise the maximum size of bid-free purchases from $10,000 to $25,000.
Alaska Supreme Court decides key question: Who is an Alaskan?
Justices were asked to consider that question as part of a 2022 lawsuit challenging the eligibility of a legislative candidate in Anchorage.
Legislation to address Alaska’s child care crisis moves to Senate after House approval
Rep. Julie Coulombe, R-Anchorage, sponsored the bill and called HB89 a commonsense bill that could build the state’s workforce and support families.
Alaska’s education board sends a $500M wish list for construction and maintenance to lawmakers
The list will go to the governor and the Legislature to be considered for funding.