At least one other member of the Alaska Senate’s bipartisan majority is expected to not seek reelection in 2026.
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Alaska Legislature passes budget with $1,000 dividend and adjourns for the year
Legislators finished the regular session one day early, an unusual — if not unprecedented — accomplishment in Alaska.
Alaska Legislature finalizes $1,000 PFD; vote expected as soon as Tuesday
A panel of negotiators has finished combining different budget drafts approved by the House and Senate.
After federal funding cut, Alaska Legislature asks Congress to help rural schools
A group of Alaska’s rural school districts are asking for help after the federal government failed to renew a program that sends grant money to logging-dependent areas.
Alaska gives food stamp recipients’ personal information to federal officials
The data sharing is part of a nationwide request by the Trump administration and appears to be part of an effort targeting migrants.
Alaska senators vote to end daylight saving time in America’s farthest-north state
Senate Bill 26 is advancing to the House of Representatives, which has yet to consider the legislation.