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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.
by Alaska News4d ago1 min readJuneau, Alaska8 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 House Panel Advances Bill to Speed Up State Contract Payments
The House Finance Committee narrowly approved legislation requiring faster payment of state contracts despite concerns about $1 million+ costs and potential consequences for small nonprofits.
by Alaska News2d ago2 min read1 viewAI
Mayors Oppose Alaska LNG Tax Bill, Cite Revenue Concerns
Five borough mayors testified against Senate Bill 280's proposed tax structure for the Alaska LNG project, citing significant revenue losses and inadequate impact compensation.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min read1 view100% readAI
Alaska Tribes Removed 1.5M Pounds Marine Debris Despite Funding Barriers
Rural Alaska communities successfully cleaned massive amounts of marine debris from shores but face significant barriers accessing federal funding and resources needed to continue protecting subsistence areas.
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.
by Alaska News9h ago4 min readAI
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.
by Alaska News9h ago4 min readAI
Alaska House Rejects 30% Cut to Regional Jail Funding Despite Low Use
The Alaska House of Representatives voted down an amendment that would have reduced funding increases for underutilized regional jails, with supporters citing 22% statewide utilization rates.
by Alaska News10h ago3 min readAI
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
Alaska House panel advances free school meals for reduced-price students
The House Education Committee moved forward a bill to eliminate meal costs for 3,326 students who qualify for reduced-price meals but struggle to afford full payment.
by Alaska News2d ago2 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 advances bill to expand early intervention eligibility
Committee heard testimony on legislation to lower developmental delay thresholds from 50% to 25% for early childhood services, potentially serving more children and saving millions in future special education costs.
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
Conference Committee Forms to Resolve HB 289 Budget Differences
A joint legislative conference committee convened to reconcile differences between House and Senate versions of the fiscal year 2026 supplemental budget.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readAI
Conference Committee Approves Supplemental Budget with CBR Safeguards
The conference committee passed House Bill 289, Alaska's supplemental budget, with amended language to limit constitutional budget reserve use and reduce contingency funding from $30 million to $20 million.
by Alaska News3d 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.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readAI
Alaska power grid finance meeting closed to public April 16
The Railbelt Transmission Organization's finance subcommittee will meet privately on April 16 to discuss financial matters related to Alaska's electrical grid.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readAnchorage, AlaskaAI
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
State seeks public input on Permanent Fund Dividend regulations
Alaska's Department of Revenue is seeking public comment through May 1, 2026, on potential improvements to Permanent Fund Dividend regulations.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readStatewideAI