A predator-control program in Western Alaska, ruled unconstitutional last week, is needed to boost the ailing Mulchatna caribou herd, state game managers say.
State Government
Sen. Sullivan supports Trump, downplays federal budget chaos, in speech to Alaska Legislature
Alaska’s junior U.S. senator spoke two days after Lisa Murkowski and had a different message for lawmakers.
Alaska lawmakers reject Gov. Dunleavy’s order creating state agriculture department
Dunleavy’s proposal would have split the existing Division of Agriculture into a new cabinet-level department. Lawmakers rejected it 32-28.
Disability advocates rally in Juneau to push for better services
People with disabilities marched to the state Capitol Wednesday with care providers and advocates.
Alaska House deliberates resolution affirming Canada’s sovereignty
Two of Skagway’s elected officials participated in a legislative hearing outlined how a trade war with Canada, could, and perhaps already is, harming the Upper Lynn Canal.
Alaska legislators seek to ease planning for new housing projects
Alaska’s organized borough governments would be encouraged to make long-term plans for housing projects under a bill passed Monday by the Alaska Senate.