The state of Alaska is planning to raise the maximum size of bid-free purchases from $10,000 to $25,000.
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Alaska begins process of examining workers’ pay for competitiveness
During the spring legislative session, lawmakers heard extensive testimony about short-staffed state agencies and budgeted $1 million for the survey.
University of Alaska faculty union ratifies contract
The agreement ends a contentious process.
Employee complaints, tests flag air quality in state-leased office building
Up to 160 employees work in the Bill Ray Center, where air quality tests show higher than normal levels of carbon dioxide associated with “headaches, sleepiness and stagnant, stale, stuffy air.”
Where Juneau’s lawmakers landed in the new Alaska Legislature organization
Republican Rep. Cathy Muñoz opted not to seek a leadership position in the Alaska House Majority, while Sen. Dennis Egan will caucus with fellow Democrats.
State, IBU reach tentative agreement on new contract
The state and the Inlandboatmen’s Union have a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract for state ferry workers
Update: U.S. Bank apologizes for banking error that delayed state payroll
Direct deposits are to be complete by Tuesday morning
Retirees still concerned about changes to state health plan
Retired public employees continue to be concerned with changes to the AlaskaCare health plan offered through the state retirement system.
Retired state workers upset with changes to health plan
The State of Alaska is trying to clear up mass confusion over recent changes to its AlaskaCare retiree health plan.
Employees worry about state-imposed office space standards
Officials claim new universal space standards will save money and create a better work environment, but some state employees think otherwise.