After dozens of attempts, it’s the first time a bill offering state and local employees a pension has passed both chambers of the Alaska Legislature.
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7 things to know about money in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
Challanger Mary Peltola has vastly outraised U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan so far this year. What’s the source of their campaign cash?
Four Dunleavy appointees to boards and commissions resign ahead of confirmation vote
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office did not respond to questions asking whether the appointees had been asked to resign, but two were the subject of significant controversy.
Bill returning Alaska to pension plan nears state Senate vote amid concerns over cost
A new provision added to bill that would return Alaska government employees to a pension system has some local governments concerned they won’t be able to afford the cost.
6 months after Halong, evacuees in Anchorage move into temporary housing
Hundreds of people from Western Alaska spent the winter in hotel rooms around the city.
Senators’ version of state budget includes $1,000 dividend and $150 energy relief
The Senate Finance Committee’s version is $450 million smaller than the version that passed the House, in part because of a more conservative assumption about oil prices.