5/19/17

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker says he’s no longer worried about the Legislature’s ability to make hard decisions about the state’s fiscal future.

5/18/17

Alaska legislators are set to convene a special session called by Gov. Bill Walker to complete work on a budget and plan for addressing a multibillion-dollar state deficit.

5/17/17

Wednesday marked a constitutional deadline for Alaska lawmakers to end their regular session. But with a budget and plan for addressing Alaska’s multibillion-dollar deficit unresolved, more time is needed.

5/16/17

The Alaska Legislature has rejected the appointment of Drew Phoenix, a transgender man, to serve on the state’s human rights commission.

5/16/17

The Alaska Legislature has confirmed Jahna Lindemuth as the state’s attorney general on a 52-7 vote.

5/16/17

The Alaska Legislature plans to meet in joint session Tuesday afternoon to consider Gov. Bill Walker’s nominees to boards, positions and key administration positions.

5/16/17

A new report says Alaska had a record number of visitors to the state last year.

5/15/17

Fiat Chrysler is recalling approximately 1 million trucks in North America due to a software glitch that could prevent side air bags and seatbelts from deploying during a rollover.

5/11/17

The secretary of state is in Fairbanks for a meeting with the world’s eight Arctic nations amid concerns about the future of the sensitive region after President Donald Trump called for more oil drilling and development.

5/9/17

An Alaska House committee has advanced legislation aimed at bringing the state into compliance with national proof-of-identity standards, putting it one step closer to a floor vote.