The six-person board has been operating with five members since July, when a board member resigned after leaked emails suggested that corporation staff felt pressured to make certain investments.
Government
Education bill negotiations with Gov. Dunleavy off to a ‘productive’ start, lawmakers say
Gov. Mike Dunleavy convened a group of key lawmakers from the House and Senate to hammer out a compromise education funding bill that would avoid a veto.
Juneau firefighters point to dangerous levels of understaffing as wage negotiations begin
Members of the Juneau’s firefighter union spoke out again about the lack of competitive wages leading to staffing shortages in Juneau.
Federal funding freeze puts Alaska nonprofits under immense pressure, advocates say
Laurie Wolf of the Foraker Group says nonprofits across the state reported that they rely on the federal government for anywhere from 22% to 100% of their funding.
For fourth consecutive year, gas pipeline boss is Alaska’s top-paid public executive
Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, had the highest compensation among state legislators after a significant pay increase for all.
Lawmakers press Dunleavy administration on salary study as worker shortage continues
As of the end of 2024, the state had 2,905 unfilled jobs, a 16.6% vacancy rate. Some lawmakers are calling for the release of a draft report on state salaries as they assess the path forward.