Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Carney highlighted efforts to reduce case backlogs and asked lawmakers to fund a new judge and courthouse maintenance.
Government
Juneau legislator’s bill banning masked law enforcement faces skepticism from some lawmakers
Juneau Rep. Sara Hannan says her bill aims to increase police transparency and communication in Alaska.
Alaska school maintenance backlog has reached a crisis, students and school boards tell lawmakers
Lawmakers with the bipartisan majority caucus have expressed support for more funding for schools, but point to Gov. Dunleavy’s history of vetoes as a major roadblock.
Washington and other Democratic-led states drop lawsuit against Arctic Refuge oil drilling in Alaska
A group of environmental and tribal groups had filed suit in 2020 at the same time as the Democratic-led states. Last month, that coalition renewed their suit.
Hoffman says ‘it’s time’ as he prepares to wrap up 40-year career in state politics
Bethel Democratic Sen. Lyman Hoffman recently visited his hometown, where he says he plans to spend some quality time after doing what he can to help fund the state’s ailing budget in his final legislative session.
WATCH LIVE: 2026 State of the Judiciary address
Watch Gavel Alaska coverage of Alaska Chief Justice Susan Carney’s address.