Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposes staffing increases and universal temporary licensing to help the agency, as lawmakers propose adding to the burden
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Alaska legislators prepare to talk taxes after grim new oil revenue forecast
A proposed oil tax increase and a new statewide sales tax are in the offing for debate within the state Capitol.
Budget items and policy changes recommended to help protect Indigenous women and girls
Recommended budget items included funding for more people in state law-enforcement agencies devoted to working on missing and murdered Indigenous cases.
Alaska House votes more funding to fix food stamp crisis, prevent budget trouble
The bill passed 38-1, with only Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, opposed.
K-12 funding increase takes first step forward in Alaska House
The increase proposed by the House committee would be $680 this year and another $120 next year.
Even with a slimmer Permanent Fund dividend, low oil prices generate deficits in Alaska
Lawmakers say they’re prepared to spend from savings to cover the gap in the current fiscal year, but the picture for the next fiscal year is unclear.