Local preschoolers make valentines for state legislators each year, reminding them to “have a heart” for kids during the session.
State Government
Alaska lawmakers scrutinize Gov. Dunleavy’s plans for new Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Commissioner John Boyle said creating a cabinet-level agriculture department would force the state to focus on growing the agriculture sector on a long-term basis.
Alaska Supreme Court chief justice responds to court delays in speech to lawmakers
Carney spent part of her first State of the Judiciary address responding to concerns over delays in court proceedings highlighted in recent news stories from the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica.
Tribal education compact bill takes next step into bringing tribal sovereignty into public education
Alaska’s Department of Education and Early Development is working with tribes to kick start a compacting program and give tribes sovereignty over education.
Alaska legislators say state’s fiscal picture is among the worst in decades
A planned increase for K-12 public school spending is expected to significantly reduce the Permanent Fund dividend.
Alaska union sues over state’s failure to disclose public employee salary study
The Alaska State Employees Association alleges the state is concealing unfavorable information from the public.