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As state looks for quick fix to workforce shortage, labor argues dependable retirement still key

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On Tuesday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued an executive order to review state jobs where a four-year college degree isn’t needed. It’s a largely welcome...
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Legislation would require coverage of 12-month supply of contraceptives

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Legislators this week heard legislation that seeks to make life a bit easier for women using prescription contraceptives. House Bill 17 by Fairbanks Democratic Rep....
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Freshmen legislators form informal caucus day after member criticized for being new

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The day after Big Lake Republican Rep. Kevin McCabe told a freshman legislator that she didn't understand how the legislative process works because she...
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Chief Justice Winfree’s farewell delivers impassioned defense of an independent judiciary

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Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Daniel Winfree, the state’s first Alaska-born justice to hold the position, gave his farewell to the Alaska Legislature this...
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Limited public safety pension bill advances over acrimonious far-right objections

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Legislation to create a defined benefits pension plan for most publicly employed first responders in Alaska advanced from the House Community and Regional Affairs...
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Is Stanley Wright Working on Homelessness or Not?

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On Friday, Ted Eischeid, Democratic candidate for House District 22, tweeted that his campaign received a cease and desist letter from Republican challenger Stanley...
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Walker Gas Line Consulants’ Contracts Posted

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TMS adds some information to the discussion by posting the contracts of the contractors.
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