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34th Alaska Legislature gavels in smoothly — now the hard part begins
With the usual ceremony and an unusual lack of leadership battles the 34th Alaska Legislature gaveled in on Tuesday for the ...
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Security screenings for people entering Alaska State Capitol to be considered by legislators Thursday
Entering the Alaska State Capitol may soon be a lot like going to court or taking a flight due to security screening measures scheduled to be considered by the Alaska Legislature’s Legislative ...
Juneau Empire1d
Alaska senators outline key priorities in the opening day of the 34th Legislature
Money’s going to be tight, but a permanent education funding increase rather than another one-time increase is among the essential achievements needed this session, state Senate leaders said as the ...
Alaska Dispatch News6d
Alaska governor Dunleavy will return flags to full staff for Trump inauguration despite Carter mourning period
The governor’s decision applies only to flags on state property. Flags on federal property are expected to remain at half ...
Peninsula Clarion1d
Peninsula legislators take oaths of office
Peninsula legislators taking oaths of office on Tuesday were Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski; Rep. Justin Ruffridge, ...
Juneau Empire on MSN6d
Dunleavy orders flags at state facilities to fly at full height during Trump’s inauguration day
Governor joins other pols ordering interruption of 30-day half-staff period for former President Carter.
Alaska Beacon10d
As Alaska lawmakers begin introducing bills, public pension revival is poised to advance
A pension bill that died in the House last year has been resubmitted and is one of 76 filed in advance of the session so far.
Alaska Dispatch News9d
Alaska education advocates gloomy about prospects of a big funding boost this year
Supporters of a veto overrride vote lined the halls of the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau on March 18, 2024, as lawmakers convened in a joint session to consider overriding Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s ...
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Alaska bills on alcohol-cancer warnings and e-cigarettes revived after faltering last year
Two health-related bills that faced unusual deaths in last year’s session of the Alaska Legislature have ... 2023, in the state Capitol. The products were collected by Tim Lamkin, an aide ...
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Capitol Christmas Tree lit after 4k mile journey from Alaska
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree ... give you a sense of our majestic state.” It is the second time in 10 years the tree came from Alaska. Fourth grader Rose Burke from ...