“It’s a revolving door,” one worker said. “We’re dropping like flies. They’re not investing in retaining employees.”
State Government
Alaska’s top-earning state employees include investment managers, troopers and two psychiatrists
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s salary, set by a state board, is the 862nd highest, below the manager of the Bethel airport.
Oath Keepers seek to overthrow government, judge says, but First Amendment protects Eastman
The Wasilla Republican had been accused of violating the Alaska Constitution’s disloyalty clause with his Oath Keepers membership.
Alaska Legislature votes $6.6 million for legislative housing near Juneau Capitol building
The Assembly Building, built in 1932, will be the Legislature’s new apartment building.
Rep. Eastman isn’t just an Oath Keeper but also supported their cause on Jan. 6, opposing attorney argues
Eastman easily won reelection last month, but the certification of his election is on hold while the case is pending.
Acting Alaska health commissioner Hedberg is pick for permanent boss
The Department of Health formed July 1 after Dunleavy split the Department of Health and Social Services into two separate agencies.
Oath Keeper founder Stewart Rhodes testifies in Alaska Rep. Eastman’s defense
Eastman is a member of the Oath Keepers, which domestic terrorism experts describe as an anti-government militia that made itself appealing to white supremacists and antisemites.
Gov. Dunleavy’s proposed budget continues years-long trend of flat funding for Alaska schools
Alaska school districts have decried the continued flat funding, saying it’s leading to large budget deficits.
Alaska, source of carbon-emitting fossil fuels, aims to raise money by storing carbon
Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to introduce a bill this upcoming legislative session aimed at turning the state’s capacity to absorb and store carbon into a source of revenue.
Alaska Rep. Eastman claims Oath Keepers were in Capitol to protect police, not overthrow government
Eastman did not enter the Capitol that day, but he’s the subject of a civil lawsuit brought by a former supporter who alleges his membership in the Oath Keepers disqualifies him from public office, due to a disloyalty provision in the state Constitution.