The pushback has largely centered around concerns that the new terminal would make regional travel less convenient and efficient, not more, as the state has argued.
State Government
Alaska’s chief justice highlights progress on court delays in speech to Legislature
Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Carney highlighted efforts to reduce case backlogs and asked lawmakers to fund a new judge and courthouse maintenance.
Juneau legislator’s bill banning masked law enforcement faces skepticism from some lawmakers
Juneau Rep. Sara Hannan says her bill aims to increase police transparency and communication in Alaska.
Alaska school maintenance backlog has reached a crisis, students and school boards tell lawmakers
Lawmakers with the bipartisan majority caucus have expressed support for more funding for schools, but point to Gov. Dunleavy’s history of vetoes as a major roadblock.
Hoffman says ‘it’s time’ as he prepares to wrap up 40-year career in state politics
Bethel Democratic Sen. Lyman Hoffman recently visited his hometown, where he says he plans to spend some quality time after doing what he can to help fund the state’s ailing budget in his final legislative session.
WATCH LIVE: 2026 State of the Judiciary address
Watch Gavel Alaska coverage of Alaska Chief Justice Susan Carney’s address.