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Dunleavy seeks huge tax break for Alaska LNG Project, says state won’t benefit from any revenue if it isn’t built
Some legislators and skeptics say governor’s bill will cost the state billions of dollars, question if it’s fair and necessary in order for the pipeline to be built Glenfarne President Adam Prestidge, right, Alaska Gas Line Development Corp. Commercial Director Matt Kissinger, center, and Northern Compass Group LLC President Mark Begich discuss the Alaska LNG Project during a House Resources Committee meeting Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Alaska State Capitol. (Mark Sabbatin
Mar 234 min read
Alaska House passes nearly $500M budget deficit bill, amid split support for Dunleavy spending
However, the House failed to pass a supermajority vote to pay for the budget bill from the state’s savings account. The bill now moves to be debated in the Senate.
Feb 245 min read
Heavy fuel ban for ships among about 80 bills introduced on final day for individual legislation
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, introduces proposal that could drastically alter how cruise ships operate; Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, and Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, also introduce last-day bills.
Feb 233 min read
Alaska Beacon state and legislative daybook for the week of Feb. 23, 2026
Here’s what’s happening in the Alaska Capitol and elsewhere across the state.
Feb 234 min read
Police, public on opposing sides of Juneau lawmaker’s bill banning officers from wearing masks
Open testimony on HB 250 features opposition by Anchorage police chief and two residents; 13 people and two nonprofits offer support, with some seeking additional restrictions.
Feb 173 min read
Dunleavy’s budget has a $3,650 PFD. The House’s is $0. Neither is close to reality. So why do it?
Lawmakers say the proposals are part of a complex and uncertain budget process — but are they misleading residents who take them seriously?
Feb 164 min read
Alaska’s chief justice says the state is making progress on criminal case backlog
In annual legislative address, Chief Justice Susan Carney said court-ordered limits on delays to prevent cases from dragging on for years are working, but the state has more to do.
Feb 125 min read
Stedman leads inspection tour at MEHS
Legislature schedules hearings with state education leaders Wednesday about Sitka boarding school that has lost 25% of its students this year
Feb 105 min read
Alaska Legislature will vote on extension of disaster declaration covering west coast storms
The Alaska Legislature is expected to declare this week that parts of Western Alaska are still in a state of disaster following a major storm in October.
Feb 102 min read
Statewide sales tax gets almost no support during first public testimony on Dunleavy’s fiscal plan
2 of 31 people tell House committee a sales tax may be worth considering, but not as proposed by governor; income tax widely preferred, along with higher corporate and oil taxes.
Feb 65 min read
Lawmakers advance bill to add state felony charges for AI-generated child sexual abuse material
The bill seeks to expand existing state law around CSAM to also prohibit AI-generated CSAM, which is currently only prosecuted by federal law enforcement.
Feb 44 min read
Vexed lawmakers told it will take ‘at least a year’ to assess report calling state pay uncompetitive
‘I do feel like this is basically being stuck in a bureaucratic malaise that is slowly grinding my soul into powder‚’ House member tells Dunleavy administration official presenting new plan.
Feb 24 min read
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