The commission recommended the raise for legislators — alongside a significant pay boost for the governor and his cabinet — shortly after all five members were replaced by the governor.
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Alaska legislators worry that killer whales and a federal judge may doom a key fishery
Southeast Alaska’s king salmon troll fishery is directly impacted, but other fishermen worry about the precedent that could be set by a Washington state lawsuit.
Capitol update: James Brooks does the math on school funding and Alaska Permanent Fund dividends
The big controversies so far are education funding and employee pensions and as always the size of the permanent fund dividend.
Alaska legislators on guard after multiple COVID cases are confirmed in the Capitol
The COVID-19 pandemic emergency may have officially ended, but the coronavirus is still having an effect on the Alaska Capitol.
Murkowski delivers ‘tough love’ address to Alaska Legislature
This was Murkowski’s first address to the Legislature as the senior member of the state’s congressional delegation, and she strayed more than she usually does into the Legislature’s remit.
WATCH: US Sen. Lisa Murkowski addresses the Alaska Legislature
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski will deliver her annual address to the Alaska Legislature at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Sen. Sullivan stresses Willow drilling project, military spending in annual address to Legislature
Alaska Congresswoman Mary Peltola will also make a speech to the Alaska Legislature this month, followed by Murkowski.
Watch: US Sen. Dan Sullivan addresses the Alaska Legislature
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is set to deliver his annual address to the Alaska Legislature at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Alaska Legislature gets first look at carbon plan proposed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy
Even if the bills become law by the end of the 33rd Legislature in 2024, it’s likely to take several years before the state realizes any income.
Sen. Bert Stedman: Alaska’s PFD formula should change this year
Stedman says the state needs to balance its longterm fiscal health against its ability to pay large Permanent Fund dividends.