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34th Alaska Legislature gavels in smoothly — now the hard part begins
With the usual ceremony and an unusual lack of leadership battles the 34th Alaska Legislature gaveled in on Tuesday for the ...
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Security screenings for people entering Alaska State Capitol to be considered by legislators Thursday
Entering the Alaska State Capitol may soon be a lot like going to court or taking a flight due to security screening measures scheduled to be considered by the Alaska Legislature’s Legislative ...
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Alaska Legislature opens new session on time and in order, a first since 2017
House and Senate leaders say a bill that increases education funding is likely to be a first priority for the Legislature ...
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Alaska governor Dunleavy will return flags to full staff for Trump inauguration despite Carter mourning period
The governor’s decision applies only to flags on state property. Flags on federal property are expected to remain at half ...
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Alaska Capitol won't have a TSA-style security checkpoint, for now
Dec. 13—The Alaska State Capitol won't have an airport-style security checkpoint, for now, after legislators tabled the contentious plans Thursday. The Legislative Council — a committee that ...
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Dunleavy orders flags at state facilities to fly at full height during Trump’s inauguration day
Governor joins other pols ordering interruption of 30-day half-staff period for former President Carter.
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As Alaska lawmakers begin introducing bills, public pension revival is poised to advance
A pension bill that died in the House last year has been resubmitted and is one of 76 filed in advance of the session so far.
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Alaska education advocates gloomy about prospects of a big funding boost this year
Supporters of a veto overrride vote lined the halls of the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau on March 18, 2024, as lawmakers convened in a joint session to consider overriding Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s ...
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Dunleavy directs that flags at state facilities be at full staff Monday
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday announced that he has directed that the U.S. and Alaska flags at the Alaska State Capitol and all state facilities be raised to full ...
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Alaska State Troopers support security efforts at Presidential Inauguration in D.C.
A group of 10 Alaska State Troopers helped secure the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., working alongside other law enforcement agencies. Their reputation for handling harsh conditions ea ...