Feb. 27, 2026
Alaska Senate Passes Bill to Address Mt. Edgecumbe School Maintenance
The bill would allow the state-run boarding school to compete for maintenance funding like other Alaska schools.
Feb. 27, 2026
Bethel Lawmaker Co-Sponsors Bill Allowing Towns To Ban Pet Shop Sales
The proposal aims to clarify municipal authority under state law so communities like Bethel can decide how to regulate retail pet sales.
Feb. 24, 2026
Alaska Lawmaker Proposes Lowering Override Threshold for Budget Vetoes
Constitutional amendment would give legislature more power to override governor's spending decisions
Feb. 23, 2026
Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Tongass National Forest Plan Revision
30-day comment period opens as POTUS plans to revise or remove Roadless Rule protections
Feb. 22, 2026
Alaska Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Allow 'Reasonable Force' to Protect Flag
Critics argue the legislation could lead to more conflict and violence over flag displays.
Feb. 22, 2026
Alaska House Bill 271 Extends Royalty Relief for Cook Inlet
Legislation aims to support continued natural gas production in the region
Feb. 21, 2026
Alaskan Resident Calls for Public Employees to Join Social Security
Letter argues for a balanced approach to public employee retirement that includes the Social Security safety net.
Feb. 20, 2026
Alaska Senate Majority Rewrites Governor's Revenue Bill, Removing Sales Tax
New version focuses on increasing taxes on oil and gas companies instead of a statewide sales tax
Feb. 19, 2026
Alaska Lawmaker Defends Pension Reform Bill
HB 78 aims to reduce vacancies, control overtime, and stabilize Alaska's workforce, says Rep. Chuck Kopp.
Feb. 15, 2026
Book Review: 'Capitol Crude' Examines Oil Industry's Influence on Alaska Politics
The new book by Lisa Weissler details decades of how the oil industry has shaped Alaska's political landscape.
