Palmer facility could open soon, employing Alaskans, if DOC followed Legislature’s order ANCHORAGE – A House State Affairs Committee hearing on Wednesday revealed for the first time that the Department of Corrections could have opened an existing facility in Palmer for less money than the Legislature appropriated but instead decided to move forward with a […]
A diverse coalition of more than 30 progressive advocacy groups on Tuesday condemned the bipartisan, $738 billion National Defense Authorization Act as a “blank check” to the military-industrial complex that does nothing to restrain President Donald Trump’s reckless foreign policy. “Further inflating the Pentagon’s overstuffed coffers does not make us safer—it perpetuates a system that treats military […]
‘Students, parents, teachers and school administrators deserve certainty in funding’ ANCHORAGE – The Alaska Superior Court issued an order Thursday evening that ruled against the governor’s attempt to reject the Legislature’s forward funding of K-12 education. The court ruled that legislative action to remove uncertainty for schools by passing a two-year school budget is constitutional: […]
A group of White House budget officials allied with Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney are reportedly teaming up to form a “firewall” against House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, an effort legal experts and lawmakers condemned as obstruction of Congress and further evidence that the administration is attempting to conceal evidence of […]
ANCHORAGE – The ACLU of Alaska will be back in court on Tuesday fighting against Governor Michael Dunleavy’s unconstitutional court system vetoes. The Nov. 5, 2019 oral arguments are the next step in the fight to protect the Alaska Constitution and the integrity of the state’s independent judiciary. Arguments will begin at 3 p.m. in […]
(JUNEAU, Alaska) – Thursday, the Alaska Marine Highway System announced that the M/V Malaspina will be placed in unmanned, long-term layup status in Ketchikan, Alaska effective Jan. 10, 2020. The Malaspina will end revenue service when it arrives in Ketchikan on approximately Dec. 2, 2019. The Malaspina was scheduled for overhaul this winter, and a preliminary […]
ANCHORAGE – On Monday, Governor Dunleavy announced 71 line-item vetoes for a second time to the state’s operating budget. Governor Dunleavy has made it clear he believes these reductions are the responsibility of local governments. Today, Senate Democrats released a report from the non-partisan Legislative Research agency outlining possible increased local taxes to offset […]
Alaska has always been a unique place where anything is possible. The will of Alaskans to protect their home and care for one another is strong, regardless of political affiliation, cultural identity, and where you live, work, or play. When we see fellow Alaskans in need, we help in any way possible. We know […]
Rep. Tuck Worked with Gov. Dunleavy to Protect Alaska’s Investment in Early Education ANCHORAGE-Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced today that he would restore funding for early education programs when he signs House Bill 2001 later this week. The governor made the announcement during a ceremony today in Anchorage attended by Rep. Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage). HB […]