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Dec 06 2019

Policy Director Mike Barnhill of the Office of Management and Budget answers a reporter’s question about the most recent version of Gov. Michael Dunleavy’s state operating budget in the governor’s cabinet room in the Capitol in Juneau on Feb. 13, 2019. OMB Deputy Director Laura Cramer, is seated next to him. They were at a budget briefing held for the press.

Alaska state government forecasts lower revenue for this year and next

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Energy & Mining, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

The Alaska Department of Revenue forecasts $187.3 million less in state revenue this year than it did in the spring. The department released the forecast on Friday.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | December 6, 2019 6:46 pm

Dec 06 2019

A man in an orange raincoat watches Pacific cod slide out of a black cage onto the boat.

Extremely low cod numbers lead feds to close the Gulf of Alaska fishery for the first time

By Kavitha George, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Aleutians, Climate Change, Economy, Environment, Federal Government, Fisheries, Oceans, Science & Tech, Southcentral, Southwest, Western, Wildlife

In an unprecedented response to historically low numbers of Pacific cod, the federal cod fishery in the Gulf of Alaska is closing for the 2020 season.

By Kavitha George, Alaska's Energy Desk | December 6, 2019 5:11 pm

Dec 06 2019

ENSTAR wants permission to raise gas prices to cover $1M in earthquake repairs

By Nat Herz, Alaska Public Media | Economy, Energy & Mining, Southcentral

Anchorage natural gas company ENSTAR is asking state regulators to allow it to bill its customers to recover $1 million in costs from last year’s major earthquake.

By Nat Herz, Alaska Public Media | December 6, 2019 3:00 pm

Dec 06 2019

A sign outside of a store in midtown Anchorage announcing that they accept EBT Cards, the distribution method for SNAP benefits. (Photo by Hillman/Alaska Public Media)

Rule change for SNAP work requirements would disqualify some Alaska recipients, providers say

By Kirsten Swann, Alaska Public Media | Economy, Federal Government, Food, Health, Southcentral, State Government

“We know many, many people are going to lose benefits because of this,” says Cara Durr with the Food Bank of Alaska.

By Kirsten Swann, Alaska Public Media | December 6, 2019 1:43 pm

Dec 05 2019

Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation sign, March 14, 2016.

PFDs, state funding at risk if Alaska Permanent Fund earnings reserve falls to zero, board hears

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

The problem could happen if there are poor results from fund investments, like stocks.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | December 5, 2019 6:29 pm

Dec 05 2019

9 hospitalized after Coast Guard and Navy vessels collide near Kodiak

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | Military, Southcentral, Southwest

Six Coast Guard service members and three Navy sailors were hospitalized in Kodiak on Wednesday evening after a Coast Guard and Navy vessel collision.

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | December 5, 2019 11:35 am

Dec 05 2019

Anchorage schools are pioneering a new ‘social-emotional learning’ model. Is it working?

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | Education, Mental Health, Southcentral

For decades, the Anchorage School District has prioritized social and emotional learning in the classroom. Increasingly, educators say those skills are critical for academic success.

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | December 5, 2019 6:00 am

Dec 03 2019

Police Director Mike Barnhill of the Office of Management and Budget answers a reporter’s question about the most recent version of Gov. Michael Dunleavy’s state operating budget in the governor’s cabinet room in the Capitol in Juneau on Feb. 13, 2019. He was at a budget briefing held for the press.

Dunleavy names Barnhill as acting revenue commissioner

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

Until he started in the new position, Mike Barnhill was the policy director for the state Office of Management and Budget.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | December 3, 2019 4:56 pm

Dec 03 2019

Cooper Landing and the Kenai Mountains. (Photo courtesy/Bob Pugh)

Rescuers recover bodies of 3 killed in medevac plane crash near Cooper Landing

By Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media | Public Safety, Southcentral, Transportation

Rescuers flew over the crash site Friday night, but were unable to reach the ground due to steep, mountainous terrain and poor weather.

By Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media | December 3, 2019 4:22 pm

Dec 02 2019

The Alaska House of Representatives entrance in the Capitol in Juneau, Feb. 6, 2015. (Photo by Skip Gray/360 North)

Anchorage Republican Gillis sworn in as newest Alaska House member

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Politics, Southcentral, State Government

Mel Gillis replaces Anchorage Republican Josh Revak, who was confirmed recently to a Senate seat. Revak had been a first-term representative.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | December 2, 2019 1:44 pm

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Alaska state government forecasts lower revenue for this year and next

Extremely low cod numbers lead feds to close the Gulf of Alaska fishery for the first time

ENSTAR wants permission to raise gas prices to cover $1M in earthquake repairs

PFDs, state funding at risk if Alaska Permanent Fund earnings reserve falls to zero, board hears

9 hospitalized after Coast Guard and Navy vessels collide near Kodiak

Dunleavy names Barnhill as acting revenue commissioner

Rescuers recover bodies of 3 killed in medevac plane crash near Cooper Landing

Anchorage Republican Gillis sworn in as newest Alaska House member

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