At Tuesday’s hearing, Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson said that the holiday — and the history behind it — has been overlooked in the past.
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Alaska would be first state to use blockchain-based voting system under proposed bill
Sen. Mike Shower said he wants to increase voters’ confidence in the voting system.
Dividend paybacks meet opposition in public testimony
While a majority spoke out against Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s legislation to pay back permanent fund dividend cuts from the last three years, others said PFDs should never have been cut in the first place.
Dunleavy proposes constitutional amendments to enshrine PFDs, require public support for taxes, cap spending
The proposed amendments may face a difficult reception in the Alaska Legislature. One Republican senator described Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposals as “a horrible idea.”
Hughes to replace Dunleavy on Senate Finance Committee
The Senate Committee on Committees recommended that Sen. Mike Dunleavy lose two committee seats.
Reluctant to comply with REAL ID, Alaska faces possible barrier to flying
The information on REAL ID-compliant licenses would be in a new database that’s shared with other states.
State should talk to U.S. Department of Justice before certifying primary results, lawmakers say
Concerns focus on how the recent primary election was handled in some precincts.
Victims’ rights advocates push for changes to criminal justice bill
The bill has a lot of bipartisan support. It draws on recommendations from the 13-member Alaska Criminal Justice Commission.
Public testimony scheduled for Egan’s retirement choice bill
Senate Bill 30 would let local and state government workers choose between a traditional pension and a 401(k)-style retirement savings account.