Alaska Legislature nears final approval of smaller city councils, budget training for school boards
Senate Bill 143 decreases the minimum city council size to three members for second-class cities with 1,000 or fewer residents.
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admin Alaska U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola calls for congressional term limits
Democratic candidate Mary Peltola called for congressional term limits and for strengthening campaign finance laws at a rally in front…
Alaska legislators approve $2.5 billion for new construction and renovation projects
The state’s capital budget for fiscal year 2027 is all but complete as lawmakers near adjournment of the regular session.
Alaska Legislature approves plan for mental health education in schools
The Alaska Legislature passed a bill requiring the state to develop guidelines for mental health instruction in Alaska school districts.
State lawmakers approve Alaska Railroad land sale to port town of Whittier
House Bill 216 would continue Whittier’s growth into a transportation hub for cargo and passengers in southcentral Alaska.
Alaska development agency approves $190 million budget for Arctic refuge oil exploration, leasing
AIDEA intends to move ahead with geologic testing on its leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and to bid…
Shifting attitudes on menopause drive lawmakers to push for new protections
The topic of menopause used to be taboo, but a generational shift has led to more legislation in statehouses around…
Alaska Senate advances bill to expand early interventions for children with developmental delays
The Alaska Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that would expand eligibility and services provided by early intervention programs for…
Unusual activity at Alaska volcano prompts extra look at remote peak
The Alaska Volcano Observatory increased the alert level at the remote Kupreanof Volcano on the Alaska Peninsula.
Supreme Court rules abortion pills can continue to be mailed
After briefly letting a national ban take effect, the Supreme Court blocked a lower court’s ruling that would have prevented…