The primary has come and gone, though absentee ballots are still coming in. There were a few big surprises, mostly in State Senate races. But the biggest surprise was Senator Lisa Murkowski's (R - Alaska) strong performance among a field
The state will receive about $36 million less in federal funding than expected for this year’s Alaska Marine Highway System operating budget, requiring the use of state dollars to cover
Akis Gialopsos, aide to former Sen. Cathy Giessel, a strong supporter of the oil and gas industry, was appointed by Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy to take the place of outgoing Alaska Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Corri Feige.
Gialopsos becomes acting commissioner effective July 1. Current...
Summer has finally arrived! The legislative session ended Wednesday (5/18/2022) night with the Legislature passing a budget with only hours to spare. A narrow vote in the House reduced this year's dividend from $3,850 to $3,200. I packed up all
In the final hours of the state’s session, the budget proposal passed in a 33-7 vote. The budget compromise would include a $2,550 Permanent Fund dividend and one-time energy relief payments.
JUNEAU (AP) — The Alaska House on Saturday voted against accepting a state spending package passed by the Senate that included payments of about $5,500 to residents.
Several states are continuing to send monetary help to residents as they grapple with record-high inflation and rising gas prices. Alaska so far has stayed away from sending out money, but it may