The state House passed House Joint Resolution 11 on Monday, recognizing Alaska’s close ties with its eastern neighbor. It now heads to the Senate.
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Alaska officials seek emergency rule to continue bear-killing program, despite court ruling
A predator-control program in Western Alaska, ruled unconstitutional last week, is needed to boost the ailing Mulchatna caribou herd, state game managers say.
Sen. Sullivan supports Trump, downplays federal budget chaos, in speech to Alaska Legislature
Alaska’s junior U.S. senator spoke two days after Lisa Murkowski and had a different message for lawmakers.
Alaska lawmakers reject Gov. Dunleavy’s order creating state agriculture department
Dunleavy’s proposal would have split the existing Division of Agriculture into a new cabinet-level department. Lawmakers rejected it 32-28.
Disability advocates rally in Juneau to push for better services
People with disabilities marched to the state Capitol Wednesday with care providers and advocates.
Alaska House deliberates resolution affirming Canada’s sovereignty
Two of Skagway’s elected officials participated in a legislative hearing outlined how a trade war with Canada, could, and perhaps already is, harming the Upper Lynn Canal.