Draft report to assess competitiveness completed last June, but not released publicly.
Schools, PFDs and aging state buildings will compete for scarce dollars due to lower oil revenue.
Alaska’s top environmental regulator was chosen to be the new Pacific Northwestern regional administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced on… Continue reading
Switch to inflation-adjusted salaries will automatically take effect unless lawmakers reject it.
Some legislators criticize “mixed messages” about cooperation, omission of problems needing work.
Alaska lawmaker says disruption “could be catastrophic” for education, homeless, other programs.
Local impacts may include “green” issues such as electric vehicles, Assembly members told by lobbyist.
Alaska agrees to such reports for cash assistance after judge orders similar requirement for food stamps.
More eligibility for subsidies, faster hiring process, dual use of school spaces among recommendations.
State boundary commission reaffirms 3-2 vote; excluded communities likely to ask for reconsideration.
Demoted to division status after statehood, governor says revival will improve food production policies.
Governor asks president-elect for Alaska-specific executive order on dozens of policy actions.
Proposal sets up battle with Legislature that in past has resulted in more school money and smaller PFDs.
North Slope production is expected to start rising, but revenues to state will decline this decade.
Governor also optimistic about Trump, says cancelled post-election announcement wasn’t about Cabinet job.
State elections officials declare measure failed by 743 votes out of 335,767 cast, or 49.88%-50.12%.
Students from TMMS, JDHS, Faith Christian School and JAMM will perform during three-hour event Tuesday.
