Air Force Lt. Gen. David Krumm said the Air Force isn’t allowing service members to bring their families to Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks due to a lack of housing.
Andrew Kitchenman
State Government Reporter, Alaska Public Media & KTOO
State government plays an outsized role in the life of Alaskans. As the state continues to go through the painful process of deciding what its priorities are, I bring Alaskans to the scene of a government in transition.
COVID testing requirements will return to Alaska Capitol amid recent surge
The new policy will not require those who work in the Capitol to provide proof that they have been tested. The council considered reinstituting screening at the door to verify that people have been tested.
Alaskans continue to weigh in on proposed maps by Redistricting Board
The Alaska Redistricting Board held its first public hearing in the state’s largest city since adopting draft maps last month. Anchorage includes all or part of 16 of the 40 districts in the Alaska House of Representatives.
Alaska’s fourth special session begins with legislators unable to agree on when to meet
The House passed a resolution that would have allowed both chambers to spend more than a week away from Juneau, but the Senate didn’t consider the measure.
Permanent Fund Corporation CEO raises questions after trustee proposes cutting staff pay
Two members of Governor Mike Dunleavy’s cabinet who are trustees — Revenue Commissioner Lucinda Mahoney and Natural Resources Commissioner Corri Feige — voted against the corporation’s budget proposal.
Alaska Speaker of the House asks Gov. Dunleavy to cancel special session during COVID-19 surge
In response to a question about Stutes’ position, a Dunleavy spokesperson said the governor is not cancelling the special session.