State Government

Lawmakers are scheduled to take public comment on the tax portion of Dunleavy’s plan Thursday evening.

An overwhelming majority of more than 600 comments submitted to the state oppose the project, which would use public funding to facilitate transportation for private mining companies.

A round of vetoes last year negating lawmakers’ efforts to find money for federal projects has spurred a range of construction groups to push for a fast-track appropriation.

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is the third Democrat to enter the race to replace incumbent Gov. Mike Dunleavy.

A shift in state funding could help, but a big gap likely remains unless a key federal grant is issued.

The bipartisan bill aims to close a loophole that allows some Alaskans to hunt and fish as residents despite spending little time in the state.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy recently proposed a statewide sales tax in his fiscal plan meant to stabilize the state’s finances this legislative session, which would override Juneau’s local exemptions.

The Institute of Social and Economic Research at UAA analyzed the side effects of various taxes and cuts being considered for a long-term state budget-balancing plan.

On her official social media page, Vance accused the Homer News of bias and “partisan spin.” State law bars legislators from using public resources for “nonlegislative” or partisan political purposes.

Roughly half of Alaska’s school districts qualified for the five year grant program, which is managed by the state’s education department.