State commissioners said the state can provide government services while also protecting workers.
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Noorvik’s mayor says he was denied a REAL ID. He’s concerned other villagers will have the same problem.
There are several requirements needed to get issued a REAL ID. One of them is two documents showing proof of residence, with a physical address on them.
State senator calls for REAL ID extension to help rural Alaskans
Sen. Donny Olson, D-Golovin, says that both Gov. Mike Dunleavy and President Donald Trump should ensure the REAL ID mandate is implemented properly, so as not to infringe upon Alaskans’ rights to travel.
Judge rules funding schools a year ahead is valid, dealing defeat to Dunleavy
Juneau Superior Court Judge Daniel Schally ruled that Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the commissioners of education and administration “violated their duty to faithfully execute the law” by not executing the appropriation.
Dunleavy administration disputes public defender caseloads, but recommends reforms
A new state entity analyzed the caseloads of public defenders in Alaska. According to its report, the Public Defenders Agency saw an attrition rate of 23% in the last fiscal year.
Citing SCOTUS ruling, Alaska AG urges Dunleavy to rein in public sector unions
The Janus decision was seen as a blow to organized labor groups representing public employees. Now the state is signaling it will pursue a stricter interpretation of the ruling, with potentially big implications for labor in Alaska.