JUNEAU, Alaska — The size of Alaska’s population remained essentially unchanged for a second consecutive year, based on population estimates released last week by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. From July 2022 to July 2023, the state grew by an estimated 304 people — 0.04 percent. Despite that slight overall growth, Alaska […]
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) congratulated the Taiwanese people following Saturday’s successful democratic elections that resulted in a historic third consecutive term for the Democratic Progressive Party, led by President-elect Lai Ching-te and Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim, which favors strong ties with the United States. The senators, who traveled to Taiwan […]
As the second session of the 33rd Legislature approaches, members of the Alaska House Coalition reaffirm their priorities and commitment to Alaskans. “From addressing the education funding crisis and developing Alaska’s workforce to passing a sustainable budget that adequately funds essential services, we have a lot on our plate this year,” said Minority Leader Rep. […]
ANCHORAGE – This week, Senator Forrest Dunbar, D-Anchorage, announced legislation that would establish the “Alaska Mental Health and Psychedelic Medicine Task Force” aimed at addressing Alaska‘s ongoing mental health crisis. The task force would have a diverse membership consisting of Commissioners (or their designee) from the Departments of Health, Military & Veterans’ Affairs, and Commerce […]