Dunbar, a member of the National Guard, is deployed to Poland on active-duty service but received a federal waiver that will allow him to return to Alaska for legislative work.
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Former state legislator wins lawsuit that sought to enforce a clause of the Alaska Constitution
Former state Rep. David Eastman has won his lawsuit against Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the state of Alaska, successfully challenging the governor’s decision to allow a bill to become law last year.
Alaska governor vetoes another bill, his seventh of this year
Legislators will have an opportunity to call for an override vote on most of those vetoes when they meet Aug. 2 for a special legislative session.
Dunleavy pick for judge-selecting board was unconstitutional, lawsuit alleges
Filed in Anchorage Superior Court, the lawsuit says the governor picked an ineligible person for the Alaska Judicial Council.
Biggest-ever class enters Alaska’s medical education partnership program
A record 30 students have started their medical education this month in a special multistate collaborative program, the University of Alaska Anchorage and University of Washington announced.
Trump administration freeze of millions for adult education prompts layoffs, cuts for Alaska
The withheld funds include grants for adult literacy, English language learning, civics and GED classes.