JUNEAU — Legislators are urging Gov. Mike Dunleavy to reconsider his decision to prematurely end distribution of federal pandemic unemployment compensation payments. While eligible Alaskans should receive an additional $300 in weekly unemployment benefits through September 6, the governor opted to take tens of millions of dollars out of the pockets of Alaskans by ending […]
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives removed Representative Liz Cheney from her party leadership post over her criticism of former President Donald Trump’s claims of fraud in last November’s presidential election. The caucus voted Wednesday to oust the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney from her post as chair of the House Republican Conference, the third-highest position in House […]
DILLINGHAM, AK – In an overwhelming majority, the Alaska Legislature today voted against allowing a member of Pebble’s leadership team to serve on the state fisheries management board, reflecting Alaskans’ widespread and bipartisan support for protecting salmon habitat in Bristol Bay. Members of the Alaska State House and Senate voted 41-18 to reject Pebble […]
Speaker Stutes: ‘Every Alaskan can find something to like about this budget’ JUNEAU – The House of Representatives Monday passed an operating budget that funds essential services and keeps Alaska on a path toward a full recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. House Bill 69 passed 23-16 and calls for $4.2 billion in unrestricted general fund […]