Alaska state government's executive branch, headed by the Governor and 15 cabinet departments. Oversees education, public safety, transportation, health, commerce, and natural resource management for the 49th state.
Juneau, Alaska
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Fishermen's Fund Council to review claims, policies at May meeting
The Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council will meet in May to review benefit claims and fund policies, with a public session on May 21.
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Alaska Department of Law seeks vendors for new legal case management system
Alaska's Department of Law is seeking contractors to modernize its legal case management system with cloud-based software.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readStatewide7 viewsAI
State seeks bids for Lake Hood Seaplane Base runway improvements
Alaska is seeking construction bids for runway and taxiway improvements at Anchorage's Lake Hood Seaplane Base, with bids due May 1, 2026.
by Alaska News4d ago1 min readAnchorage, Alaska3 viewsAI
Alaska Industrial Development Authority Board Meeting April 10 in Ketchikan
Alaska's industrial development authority will hold a public board meeting in Ketchikan on April 10, 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readKetchikan, Alaska7 viewsAI
State seeks bids for online training services, proposals due April 28
Alaska is seeking contractors to provide online training services for state employees, with bids due April 28.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readStatewide3 viewsAI
Public Meeting on Disabilities and Special Education Set for April 9
The Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education is hosting a virtual public meeting on April 9 to discuss advocacy workshops and planning activities.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readStatewide4 viewsAI
Kenai River Advisory Board seeks public input at April 9 meeting
The Kenai River advisory board is holding a public meeting April 9 to gather community input on watershed management issues.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readSoldotna Public Library2 viewsAI
Airport Sign Installation Project Seeks Contractors at Anchorage Airport
Alaska DOT is seeking contractor bids for a federally funded aircraft sign installation project at Anchorage International Airport, with bids due April 24, 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage, Alaska3 viewsAI
Alaska Air National Guard seeks bids for water heater replacement
The Alaska Air National Guard is seeking contractor bids for a water heater replacement project with quotes due April 29, 2026.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readStatewide1 viewAI
New Water Quality Rules for Copper Now in Effect Statewide
Alaska has adopted new water quality regulations that provide an alternative method for calculating acceptable copper discharge limits in state waterways.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readStatewide2 views100% readAI
Alaska considers ban on driverless commercial trucks amid safety debate
The Alaska House Community and Regional Affairs Committee heard testimony on HB 217, which would require human drivers in all commercial autonomous vehicles, effectively banning driverless operations statewide.
by Alaska News9h ago3 min readAI
Senate panel advances retirement bill despite $400M cost shift concern
The Senate Finance Committee moved forward with HB 78, a retirement reform bill that would shift nearly $400 million in unfunded liability costs from municipalities to the state over 13 years.
by Alaska News9h ago3 min readAI
Alaska Overhauls School Construction Funding to Help Rural Districts Compete
The state is changing how it evaluates school construction projects to level the playing field for smaller districts that cannot afford expensive application processes.
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Alaska School Funding System Favors Wealthy Districts, Senators Say
Senate Finance Committee members raised concerns that Alaska's school construction funding process allows affluent districts to pre-fund projects and jump ahead of poorer communities that have waited years for repairs.
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Alaska Senate Panel Weighs Tougher Hit-and-Run Penalties
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on legislation that would establish a 4-7 year presumptive sentencing range for fatal hit-and-run crashes involving criminal negligence.
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Alaska OT Law Limits Patient Recovery, Licensing Board Says
Alaska's occupational therapy statute restricts therapists to helping patients cope with disabilities rather than actively working to improve function, prompting legislative action to align with national standards.
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Alaska House Approves $2M for Talkeetna Trooper Post Using ANWR Funds
The Alaska House of Representatives voted to allocate $2 million from Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lease revenues to reestablish a state trooper post in Talkeetna, addressing public safety concerns along the Parks Highway corridor.
by Alaska News10h ago3 min readAI
Alaska Lawmakers Propose Legislative Oversight of $80B Permanent Fund Board
House committee considers requiring legislative confirmation of Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation trustees for the first time since 1982, though constitutional concerns may require a constitutional amendment.
by Alaska News10h ago3 min readAI
House Finance passes Mount Edgecombe funding bill, advances mail theft measure
The House Finance Committee approved Senate Bill 146 to allow REAA funds for Mount Edgecombe High School and held its first hearing on House Bill 77 to make mail theft a state felony.
by Alaska News2d ago2 min readAI
Alaska House committee reviews $759K in agency requests to fix payment delays
State agencies requested hundreds of thousands in penalty funds and new positions rather than fixing systemic payment delays affecting nonprofits and contractors.
by Alaska News2d ago2 min readAI
House Finance weighs bill to standardize state payment timelines
Lawmakers debate legislation requiring the state to pay non-profits, municipalities, and tribal organizations within 30 days, matching standards for private contractors.
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State seeks public input on plan to reduce business regulations
Alaska's commerce department is seeking public input on its plan to reduce business regulations while maintaining essential safety protections.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readStatewideAI
State seeks contractor for airport storm drain inspection project
Alaska's transportation department is accepting bids until April 23 for a storm drain inspection contract at Anchorage airport worth up to $150,000.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readAnchorage, Central Region, (ANC) Ted Stevens Anchorage International AirportAI
State seeks public input on disability job services at May meeting
Alaska's rehabilitation committee seeks public input on state job services for people with disabilities during a May teleconference meeting.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readStatewideAI
Alaska seeking bids for mainframe software licenses, deadline April 30
Alaska is soliciting bids for mainframe software licenses with a deadline of April 30, 2026.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readStatewideAI
State seeks public input on workers' comp medical fees at four meetings
Alaska's Medical Services Review Committee is holding four public meetings to gather input on workers' compensation medical fee schedules for 2027.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readStatewideAI
Alaska Energy Authority Board to Meet April 16 in Anchorage
The Alaska Energy Authority will hold a public board meeting on April 16, 2026, in Anchorage to conduct regular agency business.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readAnchorage, AlaskaAI
State seeks public comment on Cordova oil terminal spill prevention plan
Alaska is accepting public comment on an oil company's spill prevention plan renewal for a Cordova fuel storage terminal.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min read100 Ocean Dock Road, Cordova, AK 99574AI
State seeks comment on expanded soil treatment facility in Anchorage
The state is seeking public comment on a plan to expand a soil treatment facility in Anchorage that uses thermal desorption to clean contaminated dirt.
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Alaska Air National Guard seeks contractors for sink installation project
The Alaska Air National Guard is soliciting contractor quotes for a sink installation project with a deadline of April 28, 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readStatewideAI
Kachemak Bay State Park Board to Meet April 8 for Public Input
A citizen advisory board for Kachemak Bay State Park will hold a public meeting to gather community input on park management matters.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readKachemak Bay State ParkAI
State seeks vendors for vending machines in Juneau government buildings
Alaska's Department of Labor is seeking contractors to operate vending machines in government buildings in Juneau, with proposals due April 27, 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readJuneau AreaAI
State seeks contractors for substance abuse treatment at two Wasilla prisons
Alaska is seeking contractors to provide substance abuse treatment services at two correctional facilities in Wasilla, with proposals due May 1.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readWasilla, AlaskaAI
State seeks contractors for drug treatment at Palmer correctional facilities
Alaska corrections department is soliciting bids for substance abuse treatment services at two Palmer correctional facilities, with proposals due May 1.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readPalmer, AlaskaAI
Alaska Military Youth Academy Seeks Vendors for Cadet Athletic Shoes
Alaska's military youth academy is seeking vendors to supply athletic shoes for program cadets through a state procurement process.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readStatewideAI
Alaska Updates Water Quality Rules for Copper Pollution
Alaska has filed new environmental regulations that change how the state calculates acceptable copper levels in water quality standards, effective May 3, 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readStatewideAI
New Rules for Mulchatna Caribou Herd Predation Management Take Effect
Alaska has implemented new regulations for managing predators affecting the Mulchatna Caribou Herd, effective May 3, 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readStatewideAI