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Dunleavy proposes crackdown on unpermitted public protests

Gov. Mike Dunleavy said his proposal to criminalize unpermitted street protests is aimed at increasing public safety. But, civil rights advocates say the potential infringement of Alaskans’ First Amendment rights is concerning

House Republicans reject all school funding increases on first day of education amendments

Collapse of omnibus education bill halts baseline school funding increase, leaving focus on boosting internet speeds for remote schools, with amendments pending.

House GOP’s education bill hits another snag

The House Majority’s 20 Republican members voted for advancing the omnibus, but every other member of the House — the 16 members of the Minority, the three non-Republicans in the Majority, and the caucus-less far-right Rep. David Eastman — voted against it.

Legislators seek answers on state’s rejected transportation plan

The statewide transportation improvement plan is a comprehensive plan covering the state’s highways, ferries and other methods of transportation over the next four years. Alaska is alone as the only state to have its plan rejected by the federal government.

Alaska legislators consider food stamp reform amid backlog

Alaska lawmakers may change food stamp rules to reduce backlog and help low-income families save.

Vance apologizes for complaining tribal justice hearing excluded white women

During Monday’s floor session, Rep. Sarah Vance offered an apology of sorts. She called her comments “less than gracious” and said it wasn’t her intention to minimize the issues facing Alaska Native women.

Six takeaways from Dunleavy’s bizarre news conference

Governor Mike Dunleavy's recent news conference was characterized by rambling diatribes and bizarre assertions.

With looming gas shortages, Alaska legislators question underperforming Cook Inlet fields

Enstar officials' warning about nearing gas depletion prompts talks on gas shortages and strategies to boost Cook Inlet production.

School administrators plea with legislators for increased funding

School districts face the possibility of larger classes, fewer teachers and closures due to stagnant education budgets.

Voter roll bill passes Alaska House with bipartisan support

The legislation would reduce the time required to remove someone from the state’s voter rolls from eight years to six years.

Amid public worker shortage, Alaska Senate passes long-awaited pension bill

The Alaska Senate on Wednesday passed legislation to create a new pension program for public employees, a move that backers say will help address...

Alaska Senate leadership calls House GOP’s K12 funding ‘unreasonably low’

As the legislative battle over education funding continues to take shape in the state capitol, the bipartisan Senate Majority has made clear the increase...

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