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.
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admin 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…
Alaska Legislature passes resolution urging Trump administration waive visa fee for teachers
The Alaska Legislature passed a resolution urging the Trump administration to waive a steep visa fee to allow the continuated…
Alaska Legislature rejects Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s pick for attorney general
Lawmakers declined to confirm Stephen Cox; the governor may make another appointment to serve until December, when Dunleavy leaves office.
University of Alaska staff vote to unionize
University of Alaska staff announced a vote to form a union on Wednesday. It would represent 2,300 permanent staff across…
Alaska school district officials urge lawmakers to address teacher shortages, financial strain
School leaders identified converging crises of budget shortfalls, deferred maintenance and teacher shortages at their annual visit to the state…