Political candidates with limited Internet access or who don’t own a computer could get an exemption from a state requirement that they file campaign disclosure forms electronically under a bill passed by the state House this morning (Friday).
State Government
Committee revises Egan’s retirement bill
Public employees who choose a traditional pension under a bill sponsored by Juneau Senator Dennis Egan may have to share more in the rising cost of health care, after changes made by the Senate State Affairs Committee today (Thursday).
State could save billions with pension reserve fund, analyst says
The state could save more than $5 billion in future payments to the Alaska Public Employees’ Retirement System by immediately putting $2 billion into a pension reserve fund, according to a fiscal analyst for the legislature.
Legislative Analysis Day 23
Senators consider a bill to change oil taxes and executive branch travel reports were recently released.
Lawmakers to review Coastal Management initiative
Testimony by invitation-only during joint meeting of House and Senate Judiciary Committees.
Stevens’ portrait unveiled
A portrait of the late Senator Ted Stevens – unveiled Friday evening — will hang on the second floor of the Alaska State Capitol between the House and Senate chambers.