Alaska Dems & GOP allies fail to override veto of costly state employee pension bill
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has vetoed controversial legislation that would have reintroduced a costly, government-run defined benefit pension system for state
OPINION: Why can’t Alaska follow Texas and open a gender ‘detransition’ clinic?
Alaska's State Medical Board drafted regulations in August 2025 to prevent minors from being surgically and chemically mutilated by medical professionals. This matter has been sitting in the Dunleavy Administration for 9
Democrats derail critical Alaska gas pipeline bill
The clock is ticking down on Juneau, and Alaska’s grand energy ambitions are stuck in legislative limbo thanks to the Democrat-controlled
Alaska legislature passes ‘Baby Box’ bill to protect surrendered infants
The Alaska Legislature overwhelmingly passed a bill to establish safety devices - also known as “baby boxes” – that can provide an additional option for struggling parents who want to safely surrender infants in times of
3 GOP legislators side with leftist block to oust Alaska’s conservative attorney general
The leftist majority that now controls the Alaska Legislature marched in lock step during the May 14 confirmation vote that ultimately rejected the nomination of Alaska’s Acting Attorney General Stephen
Global leaders headed north for Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Gov. Mike Dunleavy will host energy leaders, policymakers and industry experts from across the nation and around the world at the fifth annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, taking place May 19-21 at the Dena'ina Center in
Governor urges Alaskans ‘from every corner’ to join pro-life march
Gov. Mike Dunleavy hopes the upcoming Alaska March for Life will be the largest pro-life gathering in the history of the
Dunleavy unveils plan to institute sales tax, limit state spending, protect PFD
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has introduced a bill in the State Senate that aims to enact a statewide sales tax as part of a larger plan that seeks to curtail state spending and guarantee a 50/50 split between the Permanent Fund Dividend and funds for state government
Dunleavy’s final speech to AK lawmakers ignores most conservative values – stresses revenue, resources, crime
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s 10,000-word State of the State address to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature on Jan. 22 was notable for what it
Alaska Dems and GOP allies fail to override governor’s veto of corporate taxes
Just hours before Gov. Mike Dunleavy stands before Alaska lawmakers for his final State of the State address, the Alaska Legislature held a failed vote to override the governor’s veto of a corporate tax
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