The debate comes as school districts across the state brace for significant cuts.
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In Bristol Bay, shock and concern follow move to nix management council for nation’s largest state park
The seven-person council was formed in 1978 and consists of representatives from nearby village and city councils, the region’s Native association and state officials to advise the government.
State sales or income tax? As Alaska lawmakers consider proposals, economists weigh in
For the first time in recent history, Alaska legislators in both parties and the governor are talking about implementing a broad-based tax.
Alaska House committee removes funding for state attorney assigned to sue local school districts
A proposal from Gov. Mike Dunleavy was a ‘flashpoint amendment,’ one committee member said.
For rural Alaska lawmakers, local issues trumped party interests and swung the state House
The members of the House’s Bush Caucus explain how and why they flipped control of the chamber.
Alaska’s former House speaker Edgmon on current disorganization: ‘We just don’t know’
Alaska’s 33rd legislative session convenes next week. And while the state Senate is organized, the House is not.
‘A historic milestone’: Alaska formally recognizes Native tribes
Amid tears and laughter, Native leaders spoke at the signing ceremony about the legislation as a way to heal a painful past and create more opportunities for productive partnership with state government in the future.
Gov. Dunleavy, lawmakers celebrate passage of Alaska Reads Act
The act aims to improve student reading outcomes across the state by third grade.
Anticipating a busy election season, Alaska constitutional convention opponents launch early campaign
A new bipartisan group has launched a campaign to convince voters to reject a convention that could significantly change the state’s laws and government.
Fishing groups hold hope and skepticism before first bycatch task force meeting
The task force will study the impacts of bycatch on what it calls “high-value” state fisheries.