Juneau Independent

Judiciary Committee chair said stories by ADN, ProPublica about sluggish court proceedings ‘stab my heart’

Lawmakers introduced new bills related to education ahead of the 2026 legislative session, and will continue debating bills from last year.

The borough has officially partnered with a growing cruise line to bring a new dock to the community. The borough assembly voted unanimously on Jan. 7 to approve a 40-year tidelands lease for American Cruise Lines (ACL), which will build the dock. 

JDHS earns state playoff berth with two wins over conference foe.

Alaska lost about a third of its U.S. Forest Service employees in the past year due to federal staffing cuts led by the now-defunct Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Before that, the agency had around 700 Alaska-based staff. This month, the agency told KTOO that 467 remain.

Americans voting in the 1980 presidential election were challenged to make their choice by answering one question, "Are you better off today than you were four years ago?" In November the question may well be: “Do you feel safer than you did two years ago?” 

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.

Explanations and public testimony on legislation; live and past webstreams of meetings; schedules; legal references, and much more.

Dates to earmark on the calendar for the second regular session between Jan. 20 and May 20.

Bios and contact details for the 20 members of the Alaska State Senate.

Bios and contact details for the 40 members of the Alaska State House

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