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Alaska Legislature approves public opt-in retirement plans for businesses statewide
The state of Alaska may soon offer managed retirement accounts to businesses in the state that don’t already offer a retirement plan.
May 202 min read
Alaska Legislature’s last-day action could cancel campaign-finance ballot measure
House Bill 16, which would reimpose limits on donations to candidates, may pre-empt a measure already scheduled for an August vote.
May 204 min read
For Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates, a sprint to find running mates
Clock is ticking before a June 1 filing deadline.
May 195 min read
How the pipeline-for-pension deal fell apart in the final days of the Legislature’s regular session
Special session likely following Dunleavy veto of bill that would have restored public pensions after the failure of a deal negotiated with House leaders.
May 195 min read
Convicted Alaska felon gets $1M a year to sell obsolete internet service. You pay for it.
Roger Shoffstall spent three years in prison for tax evasion. Still, each year the federal government pays his Alaska company, Summit Telephone, for internet service that’s slower than in most of the US.
May 1914 min read
Alaska Legislature votes to ban certain synthetic food dyes in school meals
The Alaska Legislature has approved the ban of seven synthetic food dyes from school meals to help protect student health.
May 192 min read
Alaska Legislature considers bill mandating paid leave for many new parents, starting in 2030
House Bill 193 would also adjust the state’s unemployment payments for inflation and end sick leave for many workers.
May 183 min read
Alaska Legislature votes to increase fee transparency for University of Alaska
The University of Alaska will be required to provide advanced notice before increasing student fees and an itemized list of fees charged to students and families under new legislation passed by the Alaska Legislature.
May 182 min read
Alaska Legislature votes to correct boundary errors at several state parks, public areas
State lawmakers are acting to fix technical errors affecting the boundaries of several Alaska wildlife refuges and other public areas.
May 182 min read
National Park Service proposes more cars and tour buses in Denali National Park
The Interior Department is taking public comment on a proposal that would allow up to 160 vehicles per day on a restricted section of the Denali Park Road during the peak summer tourist season.
May 182 min read
Alaska House votes to immediately eliminate sick leave for many workers in the state
The change, attached to a bill giving paid leave for new parents, would roll back a 2024 ballot measure approved by 58% of participating voters
May 184 min read
Alaska Legislature adds faculty member to University of Alaska Board of Regents — with a catch
The Alaska Legislature approved legislation to add a faculty member to the University of Alaska Board of Regents, the body that oversees policy and management of the state’s public university system.
May 182 min read
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