A quick explanation of how the state’s new sick leave law works for both employers and employees, and what’s still to come.
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Alaska’s US Rep. Begich: ‘No doubt’ before vote on big congressional budget bill
Alaska’s lone member of the House says new Arctic oil drilling opportunities represent a huge gain for the state, downplays federal benefit cuts.
Green crab discoveries in Ketchikan show the invasive threat is spreading in Alaska
Thousands of the crabs have already been trapped in southern Southeast Alaska, and experts advise the public to be on the lookout for more that are likely to arrive.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy forces early vote on education veto override with special session in August
Lawmakers must vote in the first five days of the special session on overrides to the governor’s budget vetoes and his vetoes on several policy bills.
US Senate moves toward final vote on big budget bill, with Alaska at the forefront
Provisions that would have shielded the state from some health care and food stamp cuts appear to be on the path to failure.
After Supreme Court ruling, some Alaskans could be denied or lose U.S. citizenship
The court is allowing Trump’s new definition of citizenship to advance in states that have not challenged it legally.