Republican Bill Thomas registered to run for the seat last week, just a couple of days before the deadline for the statewide primaries.
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Alaska House prepares to consider budget changes, including money for homeless shelter and ferries
The $12.3 billion spending plan includes funding for Permanent Fund dividend of more than $2,700, but lawmakers expect changes.
Alaska Legislature passes budget with $1,300 PFD and boost to school funding
The budget deal came after failure on the last day of the regular session when the House members adjourned before even voting on the Senate’s budget.
Alaska Legislature ends regular session without a budget
Gov. Mike Dunleavy immediately called the Legislature into a 30-day special session to pass a budget starting at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Alaska House passes bill to increase jail time for fentanyl and other drug crimes
Research by the Pew Charitable Trust shows that stricter drug laws don’t have any effect on drug use or overdoses.
In its first bill this year, Alaska House votes to allow environmentally friendly refrigerants
That law requires the federal Environmental Protection Agency to regulate and phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons, commonly used in refrigerants but a significant contributor to climate change.
In homecoming address to state legislators, Peltola praises the ‘Alaska model’ of bipartisanship
Peltola told her former colleagues that their reputation for bipartisanship is a source of awe in the U.S. Capitol.
Fresh in power, Alaska House’s new Republican-led coalition outlines its priorities
‘Fiscal stability’ is No. 1, but specifics are hard to come by as the group gets organized.
Alaska House elects a speaker, Republican Rep. Cathy Tilton
In recent years it’s taken the House much longer — as much as five weeks — to organize.
Alaska Legislature convenes with deadlock reigning in the House and the Senate jumping ahead
The House will reconvene at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with a possible vote for speaker.