Alaska Beacon state and legislative daybook for the week of May 11, 2026
Here’s what we’re watching in the Alaska Capitol and elsewhere across the state
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admin Alaska lawmakers consider strengthening civics education requirements for high schoolers
A proposal to create civics education requirements for all Alaska high school students is advancing in the Legislature, amid a…
Dalton Highway toll proposal stalls in Alaska Senate committee
Lawmakers set aside a toll proposal for the Dalton Highway following public concern about targeting a single industry and raising…
Kodiak fisherman will plead guilty to stealing trees from Alaska’s Tongass National Forest
Yellow cedar is highly valued for its unique, rot-resistant chemistry, but the theft is an unusual incident for Alaska.
Peltola unveils ‘affordability’ campaign as she challenges incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan
Democratic candidate proposes to eliminate income taxes for Alaskans earning less than the state’s median household income.
University of Alaska Board of Regents announce new university president
Former University of Alaska general counsel Matt Cooper will begin his new role in early August, replacing Pat Pitney.
Feds officially cancel conservation rule for public lands
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management formally cancelled the so-called “Public Land Rule,” which required the agency to consider conservation…
Alaskans march to honor, call for justice for missing and murdered Indigenous peoples
State and federal officials say addressing the MMIP crisis is a top priority, but advocates say more resources and attention…
Alaska legislators approve update for law that allows data sharing between hospitals
The original law establishing digital health records in Alaska was enacted in 2009, and state legislators are updating it.
Alaska school district considers allowing teachers and staff to carry handguns at work
State law allows schools superintendents to grant permission for teachers and staff to carry guns; the new policy would set…