“The sprawling proposal,” warned the Sierra Club, “includes dozens of provisions that would benefit the oil and gas industry and other corporations, at the expense of American families.” Green groups on Friday decried U.S. House Republicans’ proposed text for the upcoming reconciliation bill, which the Natural Resources Defense Council said “contains an unprecedented slate of […]
JUNEAU – Today, the House passed House Bill 69 on a vote of 24-16, marking a significant step forward in addressing school funding needs while incorporating key policy changes to balance fiscal responsibility and educational improvements. The bill includes a permanent $1,000 increase to the Base Student Allocation (BSA), providing much-needed stability for Alaska’s school […]
JUNEAU – Friday, on a unanimous vote, the House passed Senate Bill 87, rejecting the recommendations of the Alaska State Officers Compensation Commission (ASOCC) to implement automatic salary adjustments for the Governor, Lt. Governor, department heads, and legislators. The bill, which passed with broad bipartisan support, was swiftly advanced to address concerns over the state’s […]
House, Cabin — Engluq (N), Ungluq (S) Nutaamek engluliyut. – They are building a new house. When Alutiiq people travel outside Alaska or meet visitors from distant places, they are often asked about igloos. “Do you live in an igloo? Do you know anyone who does?” This tired stereotype traces its origins to twentieth-century portrayals […]