The state Supreme court ruled on redistricting last week, the House plans to take up the budget in a few days — and there’s yet another conflict about mask-wearing on the House floor.
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Alaska lawmakers applaud Biden administration ban on Russian seafood imports
The ban on Russian seafood imports is part of a series of escalating sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
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.
In feud over PFD bill, work grinds to a halt in the House when minority Republican lawmakers refuse to show up for a floor session
The mostly Democratic House majority didn’t have enough members present to reach a quorum.
Dunleavy adds proposed $2,350 PFD to special session agenda
Without the move, it was possible Alaskans wouldn’t receive PFDs this fall for the first time in 40 years.
Alaska Legislature meets for 3rd special session amid uncertainty over Permanent Fund dividends, budget gap
Gov. Mike Dunleavy repeated his call for the Legislature to pass constitutional amendments to put the Permanent Fund dividend in the state constitution and to lower the limit on how much the state government can spend each year. He also said he doesn’t think new taxes are necessary.
Proposed winter schedule leaves long gaps in Southeast ferry service
Southeast towns like Sitka, Wrangell and Petersburg would see ships infrequently, while Kodiak Island and some Southcentral communities could see improved service.
New proposal from Gov. Dunleavy would put PFD in Constitution, along with rural electricity fund
Dunleavy said he’s supporting a draft constitutional amendment that would restructure the way the Permanent Fund is managed — a goal that lawmakers have tried and failed to achieve for the last several years.
Unanimous ferry reform bill prompts constitutional challenge from Alaska’s governor
Reforming the Alaska Marine Highway System has been a priority of coastal legislators who want more autonomy for the state ferry system.
Gov. Dunleavy ends Alaska’s COVID-19 disaster declaration, but signs state law to keep the response going
Shortly before Dunleavy ended the declaration, state Health and Social Services Commissioner Adam Crum declared a more limited public health emergency under powers granted by the newly signed law.