The bill that Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed would have given the district more than $5 million in additional state funding.
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Alaska’s Capitol among U.S. state houses targeted by Wednesday wave of ‘hoax’ bomb threats
The state Capitol received bomb threats Wednesday believed to be related to similar threats reported across the country, officials say.
Alaska State Capitol reopens to the public as lawmakers scale back pandemic policies
The policy change also ends mandatory screenings for lawmakers, legislative aides, executive branch employees and news reporters to enter the Capitol.
It’s masks off at the Alaska Capitol, but the public is still barred
Alaska’s capital city has mostly reopened, with restaurants and businesses bustling with tourists. The state Capitol? Not so much.
Legislators, others in Alaska State Capitol will be able to get vaccinated starting Friday
The Capitol workers are considered eligible because they are essential workers who work in a congregate setting.
In Juneau, state and local officials are on edge but hopeful there won’t be local violence
“There are going to be 200-300 people coming into this building. They’re concerned about what’s going to happen and concerned about putting themselves in jeopardy,” said Kodiak Senator Gary Steven
While Dunleavy’s budget vetoes survive override vote, Alaska’s Legislature remains divided
While there won’t be a formal way to override the vetoes after Friday, there may be another path to restoring funding for some line items.
Payroll tax and crime overhaul on docket for fourth special legislative session
Friday ended the first week of the Legislature’s fourth special session. Alaska Public Media’s Zachariah Hughes spoke with KTOO’s Andrew Kitchenman about where things stand, including a proposed crime bill, a tax bill and a cut to Alaska legislators’ salaries.
Marriage equality and mourning: Mildred Boesser fought till the end
The wife of an Episcopalian minister, Mildred Boesser spent decades fighting for gay rights and marriage equality.
Seward statue project moving ahead
Organizers hope to erect a bronze sculpture of William Henry Seward by the 150th anniversary of the Alaska purchase.