A member of a group that represents Asian and Pacific Islander people in Alaska says changing the name would recognize the role Filipino Americans have played in the state for 100 years.
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Alaska lawmaker retaliates after Washington proposes tax on fuel exports
The Washington legislation would increase fuel exported to Alaska, Idaho and Oregon by 6 cents per gallon. It wouldn’t affect Washington residents.
The long backstory behind Alaska House minority caucus votes on PFD, shutdown
The Republican legislators’ concerns have been growing for years. Some members believe that there should be much deeper cuts in state spending and that dividends should be much larger.
Budget working group aims for compromises that have eluded Alaska Legislature for years
The working group may consider changing the formula for setting permanent fund dividends, lowering the maximum amount that the state government can spend and raising new or higher taxes.
Alaska House passes budget, leaving potential gap from federal relief rules
It appears that Alaska will receive roughly $200 million less in COVID relief this year than House members planned.
Human rights panel to weigh transboundary mining concerns
Southeast Alaska tribes, fishermen and others say that the Canadian mining sector enjoys economic benefits while those downstream bear the ecological risks.
Alaska lawmakers reject $3,000 dividend during weekend debate over the state’s budget
By the end of the day Saturday, there were 71 budget amendments submitted. It’s not clear how many of the 52 remaining amendments will be debated.