Lawmakers have released more than 80 proposals for new laws and constitutional amendments ahead of the planned Jan. 21 start of the 34th Alaska Legislature.
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Alaska bills on alcohol-cancer warnings and e-cigarettes revived after faltering last year
Two health-related bills that faced unusual deaths in last year’s session of the Alaska Legislature have been resurrected as new bills for lawmakers to consider this session.
Juneau lawmaker makes another attempt to restore a public pension system
Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, and Sen. Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, both introduced similar bills aimed at reviving the system to boost hiring for state jobs.
As Alaska lawmakers begin introducing bills, public pension revival is poised to advance
A bill that died in the House last year has been resubmitted and is one of 76 filed in advance of the session so far.
Juneau’s new district attorney has a background in domestic violence litigation
Bostick grew up in Palmer and previously worked in the Anchorage district attorney’s office and as a private attorney, often representing domestic violence victims.
State names company in talks to head LNG Project
The same company says it has a separate agreement with Enstar to import natural gas in Nikiski.
With school funding dispute over, Juneau among four Alaska districts moving on without federally promised money
Alaska’s Department of Education claims victory in pandemic funding dispute, and will collect $17.5 million in federal reimbursements.
Why Alaska is trying to stop the feds from issuing drilling leases in the Arctic Refuge
The state of Alaska has been the biggest fan of oil and gas drilling in the refuge. It says this lease sale is designed to discourage development.
State seeks new trial against former Alaska legislator accused of elections misdeeds
In December, prosecutors failed to convict Gabrielle LeDoux after a hung jury resulted in a mistrial for all 12 charges she faced.
Alaska nears agreement with private company to lead state LNG project
The Alaska Gasline Development Corp. won’t release the name of the company until a final agreement is reached.