The class action lawsuit alleges the state has placed foster kids at risk and seeks system-wide reforms.
State Government
Raising the idea of salmon farms in Alaska, Gov. Dunleavy swims against a tide of skeptics
Love for wild salmon cuts through partisan politics. No food is more important to the state’s culture, diet, identity and economy.
Alaska medical board seeks to restrict abortion, transgender medical care
A proposed regulation could result in punishments for medical providers who give gender-affirming care to young Alaskans.
Alaska attorney general Treg Taylor will resign, is expected to run for governor
Taylor has served as the state’s top attorney since 2021, after two of his immediate predecessors resigned amid scandals.
Some lawmakers returned to Juneau for a technical session that lasted less than a minute
A total of five lawmakers showed up for the floor sessions and took no action. They needed to meet to prevent Gov. Mike Dunleavy from calling lawmakers back for another special session.
Alaska legislators have largely departed Juneau, but special session continues until Aug. 31
The Alaska State Legislature is planning a brief session without taking any action on Tuesday, and legislative leaders say they’ve already completed their intended work for the special session, which ends on Aug. 31.