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Legislature fails to override internet tax veto, sets stage for battle with governor on fiscal plan this session
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.
Jan 224 min read
Journeying through the inside of the Alaska State Capitol
A floor-by-floor, room-by-room tour of the arts, history and activities of the Capitol complex.
Jan 2212 min read
Governor expected to propose statewide sales tax, oil tax hike in final State of the State address Thursday
Proposal for next several years also reportedly seeks to cut corporate income tax, boost PFD to $3,600 by changing management of Permanent Fund.
Jan 213 min read
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’
Jan 211 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.
Jan 215 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.
Jan 203 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.
Jan 204 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.
Jan 202 min read
2026 Alaska State Senate members
Bios and contact details for the 20 members of the Alaska State Senate.
Jan 207 min read
2026 Alaska State House members
Bios and contact details for the 40 members of the Alaska State House
Jan 2010 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.
Jan 197 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.
Jan 193 min read
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