Alaska legislator proposes ban on face masks and disguises for police in the state

A Democratic state lawmaker from Juneau has proposed a ban on face masks and disguises for on-duty police officers, who could ...
Frontiersman

Wasilla representative named to Finance Committee in state House

Wasilla’s Republican Rep. Elexie Moore will join the influential House Finance Committee when the 2026 state legislative session convenes Jan. 20. Moore succeeds Palmer’s Rep. DeLena Johnson, who is l ...
Alaska Public Media

Ahead of legislative session, Alaska lawmakers propose big changes and small tweaks

There’s plenty on the agenda for lawmakers this year, from a possible gas pipeline to a plan to stabilize the state’s ...
Anchorage Daily News

With outgoing governor and limited revenue, Alaska legislators consider priorities in lead-up to session

With strains on both revenue projections and their relationship with the governor, lawmakers in the majority say they are ...

Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Dan Sullivan in Senate race

Peltola, who is Yup’ik, was the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress. She won special and regular elections in 2022, ...
Alaska Public Media

Alaska Legislature passes budget with $1,000 dividend and adjourns for the year

The Alaska Legislature adjourned its regular session on Tuesday, one day earlier than expected, after passing a “maintenance level” state budget that contains a $1,000 Permanent Fund dividend.
Alaska Dispatch News

Alaska Legislature rejects Gov. Dunleavy’s picks for medical board and teacher oversight board

JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature on Wednesday unanimously rejected one of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s picks for the State Medical Board, and narrowly blocked a nominee to a commission that oversees ...