admin Preliminary FBI data shows a sharp drop in violent crime
U.S. violent crime fell sharply in 2025, according to preliminary federal data, with murders dropping an estimated 18.1% — a…
Alaska Legislature approves public opt-in retirement plans for businesses statewide
The ultimate goal is for Alaska to join with another state that offers a similar program, like Colorado’s SecureSavings.
Alaska Legislature approves the use of ‘baby boxes’ to accept surrendered infants
The boxes would allow people to surrender an infant without speaking to a person, reducing the chance of an abandoned…
Alaska Legislature’s last-day action could cancel campaign-finance ballot measure
House Bill 16, which would reimpose limits on donations to candidates, may pre-empt a measure already scheduled for an August…
Dunleavy calls special session Thursday on Alaska gasline tax break
The governor wants lproperty tax breaks to the company proposing to build the project, but lawmakers are skeptical about the…
Alaska legislators fail to override governor’s veto of public pension bill
It’s been 20 years since new public employees in Alaska, including teachers, could sign up for a pension plan.
For Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates, a sprint to find running mates
State law requires a running mate before filing an official declaration of candidacy for governor. The clock is ticking before…
Alaska Legislature votes to ban certain synthetic food dyes in school meals
The Alaska Legislature has approved the ban of seven synthetic food dyes from school meals to help protect student health.
Pipeline-for-pension deal falls apart as the Alaska Legislature’s regular session nears end
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a bill that would have restored public pensions after the failure of a deal negotiated…
Alaska Legislature considers bill mandating paid leave for many new parents, starting in 2030
The parental leave bill would also adjust the state’s unemployment payments for inflation and end sick leave for many workers.