Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s legislation might come as soon as next week and could be the most concrete step yet by a Republican senator to place limits on the Trump administration’s war with Iran.
Alaska
Gov. Dunleavy vetoes election reform bill, citing concerns over timeline ahead of 2026 election
It’s unclear whether the bill has enough support to overcome a veto — it requires 40 votes, and it passed by a combined total of 39-20 with one member absent.
Two sent to hospital in Juneau after Goldbelt Tram car comes to abrupt stop
Capital City Fire/Rescue Chief Tom Hatley says five people were aboard the tram when the incident occurred. He said the cause is still under investigation.
Juneau’s flood wall is being rebuilt to withstand glacial outburst floods nearly double the size of last year
Officials say a flood that large is unlikely, but they’re building for the worst-case scenario.
Alaska House shrinks governor’s proposed tax break for LNG project
Lawmakers are trying to balance two competing goals: cutting taxes enough to move the liquefied natural gas project forward without forcing local taxpayers to subsidize the cost.
Residents decry proposed city service reductions and facility closures at Juneau Assembly meeting
Nearly 80 people signed up to share their two cents on the city’s proposed budget as the Assembly deliberates a list of more than 40 service cuts and facility closures due to a budget shortfall.