Lawmakers adjourned the regular session on Wednesday in a largely uneventful final day, at least compared to the mayhem of Monday's attempt to force through a multibillion-dollar subsidy in the form of state and local tax cuts.

Sullivan asks small campaign donors to help pay his Golden Age gasoline bills

Commentary Dermot Cole - May 22, 2026

Sen. Dan Sullivan says he needs help from donors who can chip in $3, $5 or $10 to help pay his campaign gas bills.

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

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton - May 13, 2026

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.

The shredder stays on

Cartoon Holly Todd - May 12, 2026

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

Current Cartoons: Pensions for me, not for thee

Cartoon Holly Todd - May 5, 2026

A bill to restore pensions for Alaska’s public workers cleared the Legislature for the first time in nearly two decades, despite opposition from some lawmakers who have benefited from pensions themselves.

Current Cartoons: Education, deferred

Anchorage Holly Todd - April 27, 2026

In Anchorage, the answer keeps coming back “no.” Why isn’t entirely clear, especially as voters back progressive candidates.

Current Cartoons: AIDEA’s $700K image problem

Cartoon Holly Todd - April 27, 2026

In the face of mounting scrutiny, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority is set to spend $700,000 a year on public relations.

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