After being shelved for nearly a year, a bill meant to limit Medicaid payouts for abortion is back – and it’s missing a component that made it more agreeable to the Legislature’s social moderates.
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Opponents of new oil tax law offer their alternatives
With the deadline for filing new legislation arriving Monday, opponents of the new oil tax system have offered their own alternatives.
Legislators rack up million-dollar travel bill
In 2013, the state paid nearly a million dollars for lawmakers to fly across Alaska, across the country, and in some cases, around the world. Legislative travel costs went up nearly 50 percent last year.
Democrats want PFD guarantee put in Constitution
A group of Democratic lawmakers is pushing an amendment to enshrine the Permanent Fund dividend in the Alaska Constitution.
With State In The Red, Lawmakers Considering Savings Withdrawal
With Gov. Sean Parnell’s budget due out next week, there’s plenty of speculation over what exactly will be in it.
Democratic Legislators Push For Stricter Campaign Disclosure Rules
With so much money that will be spent on political ads, some state legislators would like to see stronger federal disclosure laws, so voters know who’s paying for the airtime.