In posts on social media, supporters say they hope to put the issue in front of Alaska voters next year.
State Government
Bill requiring car rental apps to collect Alaska taxes avoids second veto
Alaskans who rent out their cars on platforms like Turo and Getaround are no longer required to collect and submit state rental car taxes themselves. Few ever did.
Sport fishing for wild kings in Southeast Alaska closed to nonresidents
The regulations went into effect July 7 and will last through the end of September.
Gov. Dunleavy veto of increase for Alaska child care and infant learning funding draws concerns
The governor cited declining state revenues for the budget vetoes. Legislators and advocates say funding for child care and early intervention services should be prioritized.
Alaska lawmakers plan rare use of subpoenas to get oil tax data
It’s the latest development in a dispute between the Legislature and Dunleavy administration over whether the state is getting all the revenue it should from oil and gas taxes.
Sick leave is now mandatory in Alaska. Here’s what you need to know.
A quick explanation of how the state’s new sick leave law works for both employers and employees, and what’s still to come.