With school districts across the state projecting deep cuts, the heads of the House Education Committee say it’s clear last year’s education funding boost wasn’t enough.
State Government
Alaska legislators view Iran war-induced oil price spike with caution
A short-term increase in oil prices could help reduce the state’s draw on savings, but lawmakers say they’re not counting on higher prices in the long term.
Lawmakers question Alaska’s decision to turn over confidential voter data to DOJ
Lawmakers in the predominantly Democratic bipartisan House majority said they were concerned the state didn’t push back harder on the DOJ’s request.
State lawmakers introduce bills to fight water pollution from cruise ships
The bills, from Sen. Jesse Kiehl and Rep. Sara Hannan, would push cruise lines to use cleaner fuel.
Alaska House advances bill intended to boost workforce housing
House Bill 184 attempts to address Alaska’s severe housing shortage by allowing AIDEA to invest in workforce housing with 5 or more units.
Alaska House passes bill limiting AI sexual imagery and child social media use
The bill would ban AI-generated child sexual abuse material and, for adults, AI deepfakes and revenge porn. It also includes sharp limits on minors’ use of social media.