House Bill 48 allows the Legislature to boost funding to the Alaska Legal Services Corporation, a nonprofit that provides free civil legal aid to low-income Alaskans beginning next year.
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Alaska lawmakers seek first boost to unemployment benefits since 2009
If signed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, House Bill 302 would increase the maximum weekly benefit by $100 to $470.
Alaska Legislature approves civics education requirement for all Alaska high schoolers
Civics education would be included among graduation requirements for all Alaska high schoolers, under a bill passed by the Alaska Legislature in the final hours of the legislative session last week. The new requirement aims to bolster Alaska students’ knowledge and understanding of the U.S. government and civic responsibilities. It comes amid declining public trust…
Juneau’s two House representatives are running for reelection this fall
Rep. Andi Story is up for reelection for her seat in the Alaska House of Representatives alongside Juneau Rep. Sara Hannan.
Healthcare bills spurred by $50B federal program await Alaska Gov. Dunleavy’s signature
State lawmakers passed two bills on the last day of the legislative session aimed at fulfilling requirements of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Airport security fast-lane system known as CLEAR could be coming to Alaska
The Alaska Legislature has approved a state driver’s license data-sharing bill that would allow some travelers to speed through security at airports in Alaska.