It would be difficult to pass the bills in the remaining hours of the legislative session. If they don’t pass, legislators say they will try again next year.
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Alaska Democratic voters fear shutout in 48-candidate race for US House
The left has a smaller share of the Alaska electorate to start with. They feel they can’t afford a split.
Alaska’s redistricting board again gerrymandered map to benefit Republicans, judge rules
The decision will be appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court, the redistricting board’s executive director said.
University of Alaska regents approve faculty pay increases. But the union says negotiations aren’t over.
UA faculty have only received a 1% raise over the past 5 years.
Alaska’s largest oil producer asks judge to block release of drilling info from NPR-A
ConocoPhillips says disclosing the well data would benefit its competitors and reveal company trade secrets.
Alaska Legislature OKs increase to rural power subsidy
With the governor’s approval, the maximum amount of subsidized residential power will increase from 500 kilowatt-hours to 750 kilowatt-hours per month.