The Native Village of Eklutna’s new casino has been going full steam ahead since it opened in January, but the state wants a court order that could stop it in its tracks.
State Government
Alaska House votes down symbolic antiabortion budget language, passes amendment against trans care
Debate is continuing this week on proposed changes to the draft of the state operating budget authored by the House of Representatives.
Juneau road and Nome port lose funding as Alaska Senate passes capital budget
Senators clawed back millions from previously funded projects to reduce the cost of the state’s construction and renovation plan.
Alaska education funding boost, sent to governor, awaits his veto
On Monday, a spokesperson for the governor said Dunleavy intends to veto the bill, confirming prior posts on social media.
Salary study shows large segment of Alaska state workforce is underpaid
The study shows that more than a quarter of the jobs surveyed pay less than the median market wage, and 43% pay less than a key benchmark the state has used for decades.
Alaska Senate prepares to vote on public education funding boost as Dunleavy vows veto
A priority of House and Senate leaders, the boost appears to lack the support needed to override the governor.