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While many others have written about the Athabascan man, a book by historian Mary Ehrlander may be the most complete sketch of the life of Walter Harper.

Just three legislative races will feature competitive primaries, but the final slate sets up a number of key contests in November.

The field of candidates for Alaskas U.S House and state legislative elections later this year is finalized, with several open races that could prove consequential for the future of state policy.

A wave of legislative retirements will reshape the state House and Senate and could decide who controls each part of the Legislature.

The Alaska Legislature approved a bill that would authorize the Alaska Railroad Corporation to sell 188 acres of land to the city of Nenana following a Senate vote on Tuesday.

The Legislature's budget, if signed into law by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, would provide Alaskans a PFD and energy check for roughly $1,655 this fall.

A chunk of Alaska Railroad-owned land could change hands under a proposed bill sponsored by the House Transportation Committee. The bill, led by Rep. Kevin McCabe (R-Big Lake), would authorize

Legislative proposal seeks to increase civic engagement

Alaska students may be required to pass a civics test or take a civics course to graduate from high school if a new proposal becomes law. Senate Bill 29 would significantly boost the state’s investment in civics education, from an updated curriculum to a dedicated statewide civics education commission. Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, proposed […] The post Alaska schools could buckle down on civics appeared first on Alaska Beacon.

Brandy Harty had suggested lawmakers caved to threats from Gov. Mike Dunleavy to vote against overriding his veto of increased school spending.