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Opinion: It’s time to end Alaska’s fiscal experiment
For decades, Alaska has operated under a fiscal and budgeting system unlike any other state, and some could…
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State of the State: Dunleavy reveals snippets of a fiscal plan
Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivered his eighth and final State of the State address Thursday evening.
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State seeks Kenai Peninsula citizen advisory board members
The Department of Natural Resources invites Alaskans to apply for seats in Seward, Kachemak Bay and Kenai.
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Vance, Bjorkman prefile bills for new legislative session
The second session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature began Tuesday.
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Community meeting in Homer to focus on proposed state forest
The Department of Natural Resources will continue to gather community input on the potential establishment of a Kenai…
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Opinion: Alaskans deserve a real voice in decisions about public land
Like many Alaskans, I was caught off guard when meetings were announced about the idea of creating a…
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State proposes changes to material sales regulations
The Department of Natural Resources is proposing changes to regulations related to material sales and conveyances to state…
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Department of Natural Resources seeks public input on proposed Kenai Peninsula State Forest
DNR is gathering community perspectives during several meetings this week.
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Opinion: Governor’s early Christmas spirit is misplaced
“I told the president, it’s like Christmas every morning,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said at last week’s staged event…
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Opinion: Good pay, free housing, free parking, 4-year contract
Help Wanted: Unique opportunity to lead the largest state in the country, with more miles of coastline, taller…
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Alaska developing plans to introduce deer to southern Kenai Peninsula
Strategy development for the project follows a public proposal introduced in 2023.
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Dunleavy vetoes 2nd bill increasing education funding; override vote by legislators likely Tuesday
Bill passed by 48-11 vote — eight more than needed — but same count for override not certain.
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Dunleavy orders freeze on state employee hiring, travel and new regulations due to fiscal crunch
Exemptions allowed for certain occupations and “mission-critical” purposes.