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Alaska lawmaker calls for hiring more prosecutors, public defenders to reduce extreme delay in criminal cases
Judiciary Committee chair said stories by ADN, ProPublica about sluggish court proceedings ‘stab my heart’
2 hours ago1 min read
An early look at Alaska education bills for 2026: homeschool testing, curriculums, student safety
Lawmakers introduced new bills related to education ahead of the 2026 legislative session, and will continue debating bills from last year.
2 hours ago5 min read
Legislature opens session by setting veto override vote before governor’s State of the State speech Thursday
Lawmakers will contest Dunleavy’s rejection of internet tax bill hours before he lays out final-year agenda expected to focus on long-term fiscal plan.
19 hours ago3 min read
How to dive deep into state government at the Akleg.gov website
Explanations and public testimony on legislation; live and past webstreams of meetings; schedules; legal references, and much more.
22 hours ago4 min read
Key dates for the 34th session of the Alaska State Legislature
Dates to earmark on the calendar for the second regular session between Jan. 20 and May 20.
1 day ago2 min read
2026 Alaska State Senate members
Bios and contact details for the 20 members of the Alaska State Senate.
1 day ago7 min read
2026 Alaska State House members
Bios and contact details for the 40 members of the Alaska State House
1 day ago10 min read
Building the Capitol on a solid foundation
The Juneau Independent’s 2026 Guide To The Alaska Legislature: Remembering those who made the Capital Complex.
2 days ago7 min read
Alaska Beacon state and legislative daybook for the week of Jan. 19, 2026
Here’s what’s known about for the coming week.
2 days ago3 min read
More predictable school funding sought by Juneau legislator in second batch of pre-session bills
15 prefiled proposals include limits on property assessment hikes, establishing a state spay and neuter program, and boosting inclusion of Indigenous cultures in education
4 days ago3 min read
Change to definition of sexual assault sought by Juneau lawmaker after partial acquittal of chiropractor at trial
Proposal among 26 bills prefiled Friday by legislators; Rep. Sara Hannan says she’s seeking to close a loophole in state law after dismissal of some charges against Jeffrey Fultz last year.
Jan 123 min read
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