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Labor

Long-running fight for public-sector pensions ends, for now, with failed veto override

The 33-27 vote fell short of the 40 votes needed to enact House Bill 78, which would have given public-sector employees the option to opt into a pension system.
News

Dunleavy vetoes pension bill after legislators try and fail to pass massive pipeline subsidy

Under the gun to pass a bill by midnight or face a veto of the public pension bill, lawmakers in the House tried to slam through the AKLNG bill.
News

No Alaska experience? No problem. Gov. Dunleavy rehires AG Cox after legislators reject his appointment

Legislators have sparred with Gov. Mike Dunleavy throughout his time in office, especially when it comes to his picks for the state’s boards and commissions.
Arts and Culture

Trail Blazers: Arleigh Hitchcock

During their childhood in Washington, cross country skiing was an important part of Arleigh Hitchcock’s connection to the outdoors.
Economy

CORRECTION: Tech firm sponsoring Adam Crum summit awarded $4M+ more than we reported

We have made corrections to the original article, which brings the total value of Alaska contracts awarded to firms affiliated with Saige Consulting Chairman Peter Corsell closer to $90M than the $80M figure we used. 
Commentary

‘We’re trying.’ Legislators warn AKLNG project may be too large a lift for session’s final days

On Monday, the Alaska Legislature appointed the conference committee on the operating budget, kicking off the 24-hour period that allows meetings to be noticed a day in advance and starting the final mad dash to adjournment on May 20.
Education

Amid shifting enrollment, House OKs bill to smooth funding roller coaster

There are many factors contributing to Alaska’s chronically tight public school district budgets, but one of the big ones is an exodus of students.
Oil & Gas

AIDEA to spend $190 million on ANWR with no public review or public hearing

The rubber-stamp board of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority is likely to vote Wednesday to approve a $190 million ANWR spending plan.
Environment

Six months after Halong, typhoon survivors tell senators Alaska villages need more than disaster aid

Hearings on Kipnuk and Kwigillingok exposed FEMA delays, relocation gaps and growing calls for a federal climate migration framework
Cartoon

The shredder stays on

The state had a chance to make Alaska’s election system work better for the people who often face the biggest barriers to voting
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