Alaska Dispatch News18d
Here are the Alaska legislative priorities to watch this session
The Alaska Department of Revenue in December projected declining oil prices over the next several years, and an accompanying drop in state revenue. Lawmakers said Tuesday that new revenue measures ...
Proposition 20619d
2025 Alaska legislative session
Alaska was one of 12 divided state governments at the start of 2025 legislative sessions. A state government trifecta occurs when one political party holds the governor's office, a majority in the ...
Juneau Empire19d
Alaska senators outline key priorities in the opening day of the 34th Legislature
Sen. Cathy Giessel (R-Anchorage) speaks during a Senate majority caucus press conference at the Alaska State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire) Giessel said when it ...
Alaska Public Media23d
The 25th annual International Guitar Night tour kicks off in Alaska | State of Art
(Left to right) Lulo Reinhardt and Sönke Meinen of Germany, Alexandra Whittingham of Britain and Congolese-born, Ireland-based Niwel Tsumbu are this year's performers for the 25th annual ...
The New York Times25d
Biden Administration Creates Final Limits for Oil Drillers in Alaska
It also blocked a proposed industrial road needed to mine copper in the middle of the state, and barred drilling in Alaska waters, including the Northern Bering Sea. “I don’t think that is ...
Alaska Dispatch News27d
State says partly collapsed South Anchorage pedestrian bridge will be rebuilt
No one was injured, police and state officials have said ... a spokeswoman for the Alaska Department of Transportation. Age may be a factor, she said. The structure was built in 1972, more ...
The Points Guy27d
Alaska Airlines adds 3 new Alaska routes, including its longest flight on an Embraer jet
Alaska Airlines will offer travelers three new nonstop ways to visit its namesake state next summer, including a new longest route for its smallest jet. The Seattle-based Oneworld alliance carrier ...
Alaska Beacon28d
As Alaska lawmakers begin introducing bills, public pension revival is poised to advance
Members of the Alaska Senate are planning an effort to restore the state’s pension system for public employees, one year after inaction by the Alaska House killed a prior effort. Senate Bill 28, filed ...
KTOO28d
As Alaska lawmakers begin introducing bills, public pension revival is poised to advance
(Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon) Members of the Alaska Senate are planning an effort to restore the state’s pension system for public employees, one year after inaction by the Alaska House ...
Reuters1mon
AGDC and Glenfarne to develop $44 bln Alaska LNG project
Jan 10 (Reuters) - The Alaska state's Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) entered into an exclusive agreement with developer Glenfarne to advance the Alaska LNG project, an AGDC ...
Crooks and Liars1mon
Alaska Becomes The 49th State
Eisenhower made it official. In 1867, Secretary of State William Seward closed the deal acquiring Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million under Pres. Lincoln's purview. It was dubbed Seward's Folly.