The House amended the bill on Wednesday in an attempt to assure funding for not just the school year starting this summer, but the one after that.
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.
Senate votes to remove Reinbold as chair of Judiciary Committee
The Alaska Senate voted 17-1 to remove Republican Eagle River Sen. Lora Reinbold as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday.
In plan to boost Alaska tourism, governor announces state will offer vaccines to tourists
Alaska will offer tourists vaccinations starting on June 1 as part of the state’s plan to assist tourism-related businesses.
Alaska would be first state to use blockchain-based voting system under proposed bill
Sen. Mike Shower said he wants to increase voters’ confidence in the voting system.
Gov. Dunleavy orders investigation into state disclosure of personal information with Anchorage government
People working on behalf of Anchorage’s government contacted individuals about COVID-19 vaccine information, according to the governor’s office. The municipality received the names and contact information from state Department of Health and Social Services staff, the office said.
Senators unveil bill to extend, limit Alaska disaster declaration as deadline for food aid looms
The end of the month is the deadline for the Legislature to pass a bill — and for Dunleavy to sign it — or low-income Alaskans will lose $8 million in additional food aid.