Juneau Independent

Bill by Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, seeking to improve predictability of education funding gets support from district leaders statewide during initial hearing.

The plan proposes a statewide sales tax, but those at Mendenhall Valley Public Library town hall largely prefer state income tax.

Juneau’s government would regain several million dollars annually, but could lose tens of millions if voters rebel by rejecting renewal of temporary sales taxes.

Here’s what’s happening in the Alaska Capitol and elsewhere across the state.

The Alaska state House’s ethics committee has launched an investigation into whether Homer Republican Rep. Sarah Vance illegally used state resources when she successfully pushed the local newspaper to remove and revise a story.

University’s Institute of Social and Economic Research analyzed the side effects of various taxes and cuts being considered for a long-term state budget-balancing plan Rep. Kevin McCabe, R-Big Lake, reads a document entitled “Alaska’s Fiscal Options” while listening to a presentation by the Institute for Social and Economic Research of the University of Alaska Anchorage on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at Centennial Hall. (James Brooks photo/Alaska Beacon) By James Brooks Alaska B

Proposed law targeting DigitalBridge might be first of its kind if enacted, senator sponsoring measure says

Widespread skepticism among legislators that plan will be enacted; Alaska Municipal League worries it will put pressure on local govenments to reduce taxes and fees.

Here’s what’s happening in the Alaska Capitol and elsewhere across the state.

Rep. Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, introduces bill for proposed Alaska-Ireland Trade Commission.

Legislators say speech glosses over some hard truths, want more details about his fiscal plan and new agreements on Alaska LNG Project.

Several Republicans who supported bill last year switch sides in 35-25 tally Thursday, 10 short of votes necessary, hours before Dunleavy’s final State of the State address.