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Wrongfully convicted Alaskans can now apply for withheld PFDs under new law
Alaskans whose convictions were vacated, reversed or dismissed have two years to apply for past dividend payments they were ineligible for while in prison.
Jul 64 min read


NOAA eyes potential changes to Alaska sea lion protections as Trump urges boosted seafood harvests
Federal regulators plan to reevaluate fishing closure boundaries established to protect endangered Steller sea lions in Alaska, part of a national Trump administration push to cut regulation of U.S. commercial seafood harvests.
Jul 63 min read


Alaska is a dud at the Great American State Fair
All 50 states have space at the Great American State Fair, underway now on the National Mall, but only some states approach greatness.
Jul 31 min read


Alaska lawmakers roll out draft compromise tax cut bill for the proposed AKLNG gas line
Draft contains provision that would apply the state’s corporate income tax to privately-owned oil and gas companies, but lawmakers say negotiations on the provision and others will continue.
Jul 26 min read


Free legal aid services in Alaska get a boost from state and foundation funding
More Alaskans are set to have access to free legal aid as Alaska’s largest provider of legal assistance for civil cases gets a boost in short and longer term funding from the state and the Rasmuson Foundation.
Jul 23 min read


Shipbuilder submits bid to replace an iconic but aged Tustumena state ferry
A Louisiana shipbuilder is proposing to build a replacement for one of the workhorse vessels in the Alaska state ferry fleet.
Jul 23 min read


Statewide prevention initiative aims to combat Alaska’s high rates of child sexual abuse
Alaska Children’s Trust is leading a statewide collaborative effort to reduce risks, set safety protocols and educate communities to prevent harm
Jul 18 min read


Ethics complaints against Rep. Sarah Vance for Charlie Kirk article protest remains after legislative hearing
Homer lawmaker’s attempt to dismiss complaints nixed Friday by the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics.
Jun 281 min read


Governor vetoes Alaska bills on invasive species management, plastic food containers
The bills had bipartisan support and would have created an invasive species council to coordinate protections and banned restaurant use of polystyrene containers.
Jun 264 min read


Alaska’s minimum wage set to increase on July 1, thanks to ballot initiative
Official minimum wage will rise by $1 to $14 an hour, but employers have already had to beat that rate to attract workers, a state economist says.
Jun 263 min read


Alaska governor's race survey: AI policy and news sources
Candidates weigh in on how they'd use AI in their administration, as well as safeguards they'd adopt.
Jun 2512 min read


New law allows Alaska’s local governments to offer more property tax breaks
The legislation is among nine bills that Gov. Mike Dunleavy permitted to become law without his signature on Monday.
Jun 243 min read
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