Alaska Supreme Court Orders Use of Amended Redistricting Plan

The Alaska Supreme Court has ordered an amended plan from the Alaska Redistricting Board to be used in this year’s elections,...

Gatto Memorialized as Family Man First, Lawmaker Second

Loved ones, friends and fellow legislators paused Sat. to memorialize former Palmer Rep. Carl Gatto as a family man first, and a state...

Dianne Blumer Named Labor Commissioner

Dianne Blumer, a special assistant to Gov. Sean Parnell, has been named Alaska's new labor commissioner.

Click Bishop Files Intent to Run for Fairbanks Senate Seat

Governor Parnell Signs Military Facility Zone Bill

Gov. Sean Parnell has signed into law legislation intended to spur economic activity near military bases.

Alaska Special Session Cost at Nearly $404,000

Last month's 13-day special legislative session has so far cost nearly $404,000.

Gov. Sean Parnell Makes Smallest Budget Vetoes of Term

Gov. Sean Parnell has announced $66 million in budget vetoes, the smallest cuts of his term and a result of spending limits agreed to with...

Alaska Redistricting Board Redraws Southeast Alaska

The Alaska Redistricting Board has made what its executive director calls significant changes to southeast Alaska's political boundaries.

Alaska Supreme Court Rejects Interim Redistricting Plan

The Alaska Supreme Court has rejected a request by the Alaska Redistricting Board to use its original redistricting plan for this year&...

New Bill Banning Texting While Driving Takes Effect Friday

A new bill banning texting while driving in Alaska goes into effect Friday. Gov. Sean Parnell signed the bill into law Thursday.

Shelley Hughes to be Sworn In for Gatto's Term Friday

Shelley Hughes, a former aide to the late state Rep. Carl Gatto, will be sworn in Friday to serve out the remainder of his term.

Assembly To Decide On Indoor Smoking Ban Exemption

The Anchorage Assembly is scheduled to hear public testimony on Tuesday evening about a proposed measure that would grant certain private...

Democrat Plans to File Papers to Run Against Don Young

A Democratic challenger to U.S. Rep. Don Young says he plans to file his candidate paperwork Wednesday with the Alaska state Division of...

Sen. Begich Wants Extension on Post Office Moratorium

U.S. Sen. Mark Begich and Sen. Lisa Murkowski are among more than 40 senators who have asked the postmaster general to extend the moratorium...

State, TransCanada Shift to Tidewater Natural Gas Pipeline

The State of Alaska has given TransCanada Corp.permission to shift its attention to a natural gas pipeline project that would be capable...

Alaska Legislature's Top Lawyer Says Special Session Indeed Over

The Alaska Legislature's top attorney says the special session is, indeed, over.

Shelley Hughes Appointed to Carl Gatto's Palmer House Seat

Gov. Sean Parnell appointed Shelley Hughes, a former legislative aide of the late Rep. Carl Gatto, to fill his Palmer House seat on Tuesday.

Special Session Falls Apart on 13th Day

In Juneau, day number 13 proved to be "unlucky" for the Special Session.

As Ruedrich Replaced, Tension Surrounds Republican Party Convention

As longtime state Republican Party Chair Randy Ruedrich moved toward the end of his tenure Saturday, dramatic events surrounded a convention...

Anchorage New Year's Eve Fireworks Law Change Possible

There may be a change coming as early as this summer to one of the most controversial issues in Anchorage: lighting off fireworks onNew...

"Limbo" Special Session Holds Hearings -- Bombshell Testimony on Point Thomson Given

With the the 30-thousand-dollar-a-day legislative session still in limbo, committee hearings were held.

State Made Poor Deal on Point Thomson, Witness Tells Senate

Special Session Dead: Then Again, Maybe Not

The 27th session of the Alaska Legislature is moving into uncharted territory.

Lawmakers React: Gov.Throws Curve Ball at Special Session; Natural Gas In, Oil Tax Reform Out

On day 8 of the Special Session in Juneau Governor Sean Parnell threw lawmakers a curve ball.

Rep. Don Young Named to Highway Funding Conference

U.S. Rep. Don Young will be one of the negotiators charged with ironing out differences between the House and Senate versions on a federal...

Gov. Sean Parnell Removes Oil Tax Reform From Special Session

Gov. Sean Parnell has removed oil taxes from his call for a special session Wednesday, leaving the Legislature to consider only bills for...

Alaska Rep. Les Gara Recovering after Prostate Cancer Surgery

Alaska Representative Les Gara of Anchorage spent Tuesday recovering in a New York City hospital after undergoing surgery...

Senate Challenges Consultant's Testimony on Oil Production Costs

Members of the Senate Resources Committee spent time Tuesday closely but politely questioning the Legislature's own consultant on oil tax...

Alaska Redistricting Board to Appeal Revised Plan's Rejection

State Senate Wants House to Take Lead on Oil Taxes

The state Senate wants the House to take the lead on oil taxes during the special session.

Alaska GOP Sends Parnell List for Gatto Replacement in Palmer

Republicansfrom the late-Rep. Carl Gatto's district in Palmer have sent the governor the names of three potential candidates to serve out...

Oil Tax Reform Moves Slowly on Day 6 of Special Session

There was more testimony on oil taxes during the state Legislature's special session Monday, as an energy consultant said big tax breaks...

Fairbanks Judge Rejects Revised Redistricting Plan

A Fairbanks judge has rejected the Alaska Redistricting Board’s revised redistricting plan as insufficiently compliant with the Alaska...

Human Trafficking Bill Advances, Other Measures Stall in Special Session

Thursday was the second day of the special session called by Gov. Sean...

Special Session Gets Off to Underwhelming Start

The special session of the state Legislature opened Wednesday with more of a whimper than a bang. Floor sessions saw the absence of many...

Alaska Education Leaders Give Funding Increase Mixed Reviews

Alaska education leaders are content but not exuberant about a deal brokered over the course of the legislative session that ended with a...

Governor Calls Special Session, Lawmakers Prepare for More Work

Gov. Sean Parnell's call for a special session has stopped Legislature staffers who were packing boxes inside the State Capitol Monday....

House Passes Autism Insurance Bill

The Alaska House has passed a bill that would extend insurance coverage to some children for treatment of autism spectrum disorders.

Lawmakers Approve Bill to Allow Judges to Consider Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

The Alaska Legislature has approved a bill that would give judges flexibility when handing down criminal sentences to people with fetal...

Alaska Legislative Session: Governor Parnell Calling Special Session on 3 Issues

Gov. Sean Parnell is calling lawmakers back for a special session this week to deal with unresolved issues from the just-ended legislative...

Some State Bills Move Forward in Regular Session's Final Days

Some state bills are moving forward, with time running out in the regular session of the Legislature. It now appears that things are...

State Rep. Wes Keller Will Let Autism Insurance Bill Pass

Alaska Legislature Approves Council on Native Languages

Lawmakers have passed a plan creating a state-backed council aimed at revitalizing Alaska Native languages.

State Senate Oil Tax Bill Doesn't Reach Floor, Sent to Rules Committee

The state Senate decided at the last possible moment Thursday not to have a floor debate on one of its key pieces of legislation in the 2012...

Alaska Legislature Passes Resolution Honoring Girl Scouts

The Legislature has passed a resolution that celebrates contributions of Girl Scouts to Alaska and names 2012 the "Year of the Girl."

Palin PAC Spends More Than Raises From Jan-March

Sarah Palin's political action committee spent more money than it raised during the first three months of 2012.

Gov. Sean Parnell Sets Conditions for Special Session

Gov. Sean Parnell has laid down the conditions that would cause him to call a special session of the state Legislature.

State Rep. Sharon Cissna Plans to Seek U.S. House Seat

Special Session Potential Looms for Lawmakers

A special session could be in store for state lawmakers, as Gov. Sean Parnell says he will call one if the Senate passes an oil tax bill...

State Senate Passes Capital Budget; House Next

The State Senate on Wednesday passed a $2.6 billion infrastructure spending package.