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Gov. Dunleavy proposes new limits on Alaskans’ ability to record conversations
In a letter to the Senate, the governor said the bill would help protect Alaskans' privacy, which is guaranteed by the state constitution.
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Gov. Dunleavy’s new Alaska education working group starts closed-door talks on consensus deal
A small group of legislators and a member of the governor’s office are meeting behind closed doors to try to resolve the ...
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Dunleavy names John Binkley to fill vacancy on Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board
The six-person board has been operating with five members since July, when board member Ellie Rubenstein resigned.
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Seeking to avoid public education fight, Alaska lawmakers plan quiet talks
At Gov. Dunleavy’s suggestion, a team of negotiators from his office will meet with select legislators starting Tuesday ...
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Gov. Dunleavy unveils education legislation that would boost Alaska homeschooling and charter schools, setting up a battle with lawmakers
Dunleavy presented the legislative debate that would take place in the coming weeks as a battle between his administration ...
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Gov. Dunleavy takes victory lap with selective portrayal of Alaska in second-to-last State of the State
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, in his second-to-last State of the State address on Tuesday night, took a victory lap with a selective ...
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Spending on salaries for Alaska’s top officials increased more than 10% last year
The state of Alaska spent more than $26 million paying executive-level officials in 2024, an increase of more than 10% from ...
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Lawmakers press Dunleavy administration on salary study as worker shortage continues
As of the end of 2024, the state had 2,905 unfilled jobs, a 16.6% vacancy rate. Some lawmakers are calling for the release of ...
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Alaska’s test scores fuel political debate on future of schools
Education officials point to broader issues of budget cuts, staff shortages, and COVID-19 pandemic impacts on student ...
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Gov. Dunleavy points to ‘temporary’ and ‘painful’ measures to address Cook Inlet gas crunch, as legislators say their role may be limited
As utilities warn of the possibility of rising costs and rolling blackouts, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and key lawmakers say ...
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Gov. Dunleavy offers optimism in seventh annual State of the State address
Gov. Mike Dunleavy touted his administration’s accomplishments and outlined plans for his final two years in office — what he ...
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Dunleavy names Binkley to fill vacancy on Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board
The six-person board has been operating with five members since July, when a board member resigned after leaked emails ...