Day 15: Do we have common ground?
It’s Tuesday, Alaska — Day 15 of the Alaska Legislative session. In this edition: Talks on some kind of education deal are underway between the governor and the Legislature’s coalition majorities, but just how much common ground there really can be between the governor’s “Give me everything I
Day 11: 'Dunleavy says they put money in and will continue to do so.'
At his news conference focused on charters and homeschools, Dunleavy insists he cares about all schools.
Day 9: 'Vague and confusing'
Dunleavy delivers his State of the State, painting a rosy picture of a not-so-pretty situation.
Day 8: ‘A five-alarm fire’
Trump's halt threw Alaska, which receives the most federal funding per capita, into chaos and is a timely reminder of the state's budget challenges.
Day 7: 'Denali is more than a mountain.'
Good afternoon, Alaska. It's Day 7 of the legislative session. In this edition: The House today approved a resolution registering its disapproval of Trump's decision to rename Denali, but not before the GOP tried to dilute the message with an "Every Barrel Matters" amendment
Day 3: 'Significant concerns that I cannot overlook.'
In one of the first tests of the Alaska delegation's character during the second Trump presidency, Murkowski stood up and the rest fell in line.
Day 2: 'An extraordinary burden.' Dunleavy targets mail-in ballots
Dunleavy's election bill is a half-step forward and about five back.
AKLEG Day 1: 'There is no way that we can afford that.'
In a day filled with formalities, the 34th Alaska Legislature got underway today. The Senate Majority also gave us a good outline of the session on issues like education funding, worker retention, energy and the budget.
New Year, New Platform and a New Session of Hope
A new home for a new year.
Free lunches and free handgun trainings among legislators' school proposals
Also some free time with the newsletter!
