A federal workers union expects a total of at least 1,378 federal employees in Alaska with probationary status to be fired by the Trump administration.
The University of Alaska leadership team met with the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday morning to discuss priorities and goals with their proposed budget.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget earlier this week, urging the office to demand that federal agencies move to protect Indian tribes across the country in the aftermath of recent Trump Administration orders.
The Alaska Legislature passed a resolution Friday urging President Donald Trump to reverse course and retain the name of North America’s tallest peak as Denali rather than change it to Mount McKinley.
One year after a similar proposal failed to pass the state legislature, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has reintroduced legislation that could result in felony charges against homeless Alaskans and the organizers of unpermitted protests.
On the day that Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, he signed a flurry of executive orders, including one that will rename Alaska's tallest peak to the name it held for almost a century.
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.
Alaska lawmakers from fishing-dependent communities say they have ideas for ways to rescue the state’s beleaguered seafood industry, with a series of bills likely to follow.
From energy royalty relief and holding the legislative session in Anchorage to abortion and election reform, the Alaska State Legislature has filed its first batch of prefiled bills.
A trial scheduled to begin Monday over state delays in processing benefits for low-income seniors and disabled Alaskans was halted after the state agreed to a settlement.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Friday that he plans to introduce a new agricultural department for Alaska when the new legislative session starts up in January.
The State Officer Compensation Commission is preparing to recommend pay raises every two years for Alaska’s governor, lieutenant governor, department heads, and legislators following an already large salary increase observed this summer.
Governor Mike Dunleavy has submitted a transition report to President-Elect Donald Trump’s transition team highlighting the goals for Alaska under Trump’s second administration.
Susan Carney will soon become the second female Chief Justice on the Alaska Supreme Court in state history, which will have its first-ever female majority as well.
On Thursday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy unveiled his $14.2 billion budget for FYFY 2025, which will include increased funding for education and a full statutory PFD.
Another lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is set for next month after the Department of Interior’s Record of Decision Monday for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Supplemental Environment Impact Statement.
A new study shows deaths outnumbering births throughout Southeast Alaska, leading to a significant projected decline, while the Southwest region sees growth from larger families.
With nearly 4,000 absentee ballots processed Monday, Alaskans are reacting to Republican House candidate Nick Begich III, endorsed by President-Elect Donald Trump, declaring victory over Democrat incumbent Rep. Mary Peltola this weekend.
While the U.S. Dept. of Education claims a need for the State of Alaska to either distribute funds or appeal their decision, the state says they are not legally obligated to do so/
The federal judiciary is not included within the foundational federal statutes which means its employees are not protected by federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination and retaliation.
University of Alaska Fairbanks alumnus Dr. Michael Sfraga was chosen for the position, which is tasked with advancing United States policy regarding the Arctic.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a bill into law Monday that aims to ensure consumers have access to affordable prescriptions and level the playing field for local independent pharmacies.
Support and opposition for raising the state’s minimum wage was evenly divided among those testifying at the Anchorage Legislative Information Office Monday, as the Office of the Lt. Governor and Division of Elections held public hearings on the two ballot measures on November’s ballot.
Amidst a potential loss of federal education funds, the president of NEA Alaska spoke on the conflict between the State of Alaska and the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Four bills were signed by gov. Dunleavy in Fairbanks, providing aid and enhancing opportunities for college students, hunters, trappers and the city of Nenana.
