The new bill sponsored by Rep. Maxine Dibert of Fairbanks would provide meals for all Alaska students, regardless of ability to pay.
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Alaska lawmakers gavel in, talk priorities on smooth first day of session
The first day always involves more pomp and circumstance than legislating, and this time was no exception — but senators offered some clues about the road ahead.
Lawmakers and union call on Dunleavy administration to release drafts of state salary study
The study was originally due last summer. The Dunleavy administration has so far refused to release drafts it’s received from the outside contractor conducting the study.
Alaska election officials rejected 1,303 ballots this November. Here’s why.
The 1.6% rejection rate in the November 2024 election is significantly lower than in the 2022 special primary, when high rejection rates in mostly-Native districts led to civil rights lawsuits.
Revived bill would allow victims of domestic violence, law enforcement to make home addresses private
More than 40 states have similar programs for victims of crime, but Sen. Jesse Kiehl’s bill adds correctional officers and police to the legislation.
Pensions, the Permanent Fund, AI and more: A look at some of Alaska lawmakers’ pre-session proposals
Lawmakers have released more than 80 proposals for new laws and constitutional amendments ahead of the planned Jan. 21 start of the 34th Alaska Legislature.