Alaska Legislature

Opinion: Big-game guiding bill in the Alaska Legislature had problems last year — and has problems now

The Alaska State Capitol in Juneau. (Loren Holmes / ADN) In the 2024 Alaska legislative session, there were companion bills in the Senate and House to...

Daylight saving time in the land of the midnight sun

Alaska7 months ago

Daylight saving time in the land of the midnight sun

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Spring forward left the country with one less hour of sleep, we have a status update on Alaska’s Daylight Saving legislation. Representative...

Alaska lawmakers seek public sector pension reform over persistent opposition

Alaska7 months ago

Alaska lawmakers seek public sector pension reform over persistent opposition

The Alaska State Capitol in Juneau on January 21, 2025. (Marc Lester / ADN) Alaska House Majority Leader Chuck Kopp says that if all goes as...

Alaska Senate leaders suggest new revenue measures to address looming budget deficit

Alaska8 months ago

Alaska Senate leaders suggest new revenue measures to address looming budget deficit

Sen. Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel, talks with colleagues on Jan. 22. (Marc Lester / ADN) Alaska Senate leaders signaled Tuesday that they were open to considering new...

3-member panel recommends automatic salary adjustments for Alaska governor, cabinet, lawmakers

Alaska8 months ago

3-member panel recommends automatic salary adjustments for Alaska governor, cabinet, lawmakers

The Alaska State Capitol in Juneau on January 21, 2025. (Marc Lester / ADN) JUNEAU — A three-member panel recommended Wednesday that Alaska’s governor, cabinet members...

Election reforms are on the agenda for Alaska lawmakers this year

Alaska8 months ago

Election reforms are on the agenda for Alaska lawmakers this year

JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) – The Alaska Legislature will take up election reform proposals this session, with Gov. Mike Dunleavy introducing a bill through the House, and...

Alaska House speaker suggests election bill was blocked because it would have improved rural Alaskans’ access to voting

Alaska11 months ago

Alaska House speaker suggests election bill was blocked because it would have improved rural Alaskans’ access to voting

House Speaker Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla, chats with Rep. Craig Johnson, R-Anchorage, on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 at the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau. (Loren Holmes /...

Potential shift in balance of power in Alaska legislature debated by lawmakers

Alaska1 year ago

Potential shift in balance of power in Alaska legislature debated by lawmakers

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – The outcome of several competitive races in November across the state could disrupt the balance of power in the House and Senate...

Alaska1 year ago

OPINION: Listen to Alaska youth voices

By Löki Gale Tobin Updated: 1 minute ago Published: 54 minutes ago Sen. Löki Tobin, D-Anchorage, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 at the Alaska State Capitol...

Many Alaska lawmakers remain unopposed with election filing deadline looming

Alaska1 year ago

Many Alaska lawmakers remain unopposed with election filing deadline looming

The Alaska House of Representatives chamber, photographed on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 at the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau. (Loren Holmes / ADN) With days remaining...

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Opinion: Big-game guiding bill in the Alaska Legislature had problems last year — and has problems now

Daylight saving time in the land of the midnight sun

Alaska lawmakers seek public sector pension reform over persistent opposition

Alaska Senate leaders suggest new revenue measures to address looming budget deficit

3-member panel recommends automatic salary adjustments for Alaska governor, cabinet, lawmakers

Election reforms are on the agenda for Alaska lawmakers this year

Alaska House speaker suggests election bill was blocked because it would have improved rural Alaskans’ access to voting

Potential shift in balance of power in Alaska legislature debated by lawmakers

OPINION: Listen to Alaska youth voices

Many Alaska lawmakers remain unopposed with election filing deadline looming

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