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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.

June 1 is the deadline for candidates to file for legislative races.

In the last days of their two-year session, Alaska lawmakers passed dozens of bills on topics ranging from Juneteenth to carbon dioxide.

In the last days of their two-year session, Alaska lawmakers passed dozens of bills on topics ranging from Juneteenth to carbon dioxide.

Parts of a long-term plan to bring state revenue and expenses into line again failed to advance through the Capitol.

Alaska is one of three states that require employees to be at least 21 years of age to serve alcohol, but a bill that passed the legislature this week seeks to reverse that.

Dozens of firefighters protested outside the Alaska Capitol last week, waving signs and chanting as they urged the Alaska House of Representatives to advance a long-simmering pension bill. They’re likely to be disappointed. On Friday, the House failed, on a 19-19 vote, to advance the pension bill for further consideration. As the Alaska Legislature enters […] The post Entering their final two regular weeks, Alaska legislators are narrowing their focus appeared first on Alaska Beaco...

Lawmakers in the Alaska House of Representatives and Senate are considering a bill regarding school resources for deaf and hard of hearing students.

If passed by the legislature, the amendment will be presented to voters in upcoming general election