The bill would create the new crime of “obstruction of free passage in public places.”
State Government
Dunleavy moves to control appointments to Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board
Right now, the Legislature appoints four of the board’s nine members. The executive order would allow the governor to appoint all nine.
WATCH: US Sen. Dan Sullivan addresses Alaska Legislature
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan addressed a joint session of the Alaska Legislature on Wednesday.
Alaska lawmakers grapple with test-score gap between charters and other public schools
Charter study was not designed to compare charters with regular district schools.
Future of education bill uncertain after rural lawmakers raise early objections
The debate comes as school districts across the state brace for significant cuts.
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. leaders approve proposal to borrow up to $4B for investments
The idea would have to be approved by state legislators and Gov. Mike Dunleavy, because it requires changes to state law.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy’s plan to lease land for carbon storage comes with questions
Right now, the state’s ideas are far from materializing.
Dr. Anne Zink to leave position as Alaska chief medical officer
In interview, Alaska’s ‘top doc’ reflects on nearly five years of work, time in public eye during pandemic.
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board again warns that the fund is running out of spendable money
A new analysis paper offers a menu of possible solutions, with a two-part constitutional amendment as the most durable repair.
With deadline looming, more than half of Alaska’s relief funds for homeless students are unspent
Alaska legislators and U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski are considering pushing for an extension.