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Bill proposes $24K in student debt relief for ex-Alaskans who return to teach or work for the state
Rep. Andi Story said it’s an effort to address the state’s struggle to hire key employees and stem the tide of outmigration.
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Alaska legislators say state’s fiscal picture is among the worst in decades
“The state of Alaska is probably facing its largest fiscal problem … in 30 years,” said Sen. Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel and ...
Alaska House majority's major school funding boost stalls with a Fairbanks legislator's absence
A measure that would substantially increase school funding has faltered in the Alaska House with one Fairbanks legislator away sick from the state Capitol. Meanwhile, discussions are set to continue ...
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Alaska Legislature asks Trump to retain Denali's name instead of change it to Mount McKinley
a name of great importance to Alaska Natives and everyone across our state,” House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, an independent from ...
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Alaska Senate leaders suggest new revenue measures to address looming budget deficit
Alaska Senate leaders signaled Tuesday that they were open to considering new revenue measures this year to help stabilize ...
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Alaska Senate unanimously rejects automatic salary hikes for top state officials
The Alaska Senate essentially rejected giving themselves and other state leaders automatic pay raises linked to inflation ...
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Alaska, one of two states without a cabinet-level agriculture department, is planning to create one
Under an executive order from Gov. Mike Dunleavy, the new department will start July 1 unless voted down by legislators.
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Alaska state employees rally for more pay and benefits on same day mass federal firings occur
As thousands of federal workers were being fired on Valentine’s Day by the Trump administration, a group of about 70 state ...
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Alaska Legislature formally opposes Trump’s renaming of Denali as Mt. McKinley
Trump issued the order renaming Denali after President William McKinley on his first day back in office. The decision sparked ...
Alaska Legislature asks Trump to retain Denali's name instead of changing it to Mount McKinley
The Alaska Legislature has passed a resolution urging President Donald Trump to reverse course and retain the name of North ...
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Alaska Legislature asks Trump to retain Denali's name
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Legislature passed ... The 19-0 vote in the state Senate came just over a week after the House passed the measure 31-8. The resolution was sponsored by Rep.