The plan includes consolidating tribal relations functions and moving some offices out of Alaska.
Government
Alaska judge rules in state’s favor on repeal of a rule intended to limit health care costs
The Dunleavy administration repealed the rule in 2024, saying it was counterproductive and argued it contributed to higher health care costs. Medical providers say that isn’t true.
Alaska’s top conservative writer explains why she left the website she founded
In a Q&A, Suzanne Downing says she left Must Read Alaska in a dispute with one of the investors who bought the site in 2023 and kept her on as a writer.
Republican Bernadette Wilson picks Wasilla Sen. Mike Shower as running mate in governor’s race
If elected, Shower, a conservative who has focused some of his legislative effort on election security, would administer state election laws and appoint the head of the Division of Elections.
Juneau may be getting a ‘new’ City Hall after all
The Juneau Assembly moved forward with a plan to purchase and renovate two floors of the Michael J. Burns building.
Alaska’s foster care system is among the worst in the nation. Can a lawsuit force real reform?
State lawyers are defending the Office of Children’s Services in a three-week trial slated to end Sept. 11.