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Outgoing Juneau lawmaker’s idea to cut lawmakers’ pay swiftly rejected
Members of the Alaska Legislature rejected a proposed pay cut late Monday, saying they didn’t have time to…
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Fight against derelict boats may cost boat owners
To help harbormasters identify and clean up derelict boats, the Alaska Legislature is considering a new fee on…
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Alaska House votes to boost access to birth control
After three years of work, the Alaska House of Representatives on Monday voted 21-17 to approve a bill…
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Alaska House approves $11.5 billion budget, sends it to Senate
With a 21-19 vote on Monday afternoon, the Alaska House of Representatives approved a $11.5 billion state operating…
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Gov. Bill Walker signs ‘fast-track’ budget bill to avert shutdown of ferries, Medicaid
Gov. Bill Walker averted an impending shutdown of the Alaska Marine Highway System and the state’s Medicaid health…
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Legislature passes insurance bill amid warnings of higher costs for the elderly, poor
The Alaska Legislature has approved a measure that minority Senate Democrats say will result in higher auto insurance…
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Prosecutors consider charges against former Rep. Fansler
Bethel Democrats have suggested three candidates to fill the seat in the Alaska House of Representatives vacated by…
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Alaska House votes to legalize hemp farming
The Alaska House of Representatives has voted unanimously to legalize hemp farming in Alaska, a move that puts…
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Permanent Fund spending is this year’s snarl in the Alaska Legislature
The Nenana Ice Classic bills itself as Alaska’s favorite guessing game. This year, that honor will go to…
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Budget cuts hit prosecutors hard
To see how state budget cuts are affecting Alaska’s legal system, head to Juneau’s courthouse and search the…
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Alcohol board still allows ‘fun’ at distilleries and breweries
Alaska’s alcohol control board declined to ban distilleries and breweries from hosting fundraisers and special events, but the…
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Legislature’s special session lives in limbo without legislators
The Alaska Legislature’s special session will continue — without most legislators. On Monday, the Alaska House of Representatives…
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As special session starts, House puts criminal justice bill on fast track
It started slowly, but the fourth special session of the 30th Alaska Legislature appeared to be on a…