The bill extends the sunset dates for the Boards of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives, Nursing, Veterinary Examiners, and Parole.

Governor Mike Dunleavy has not yet said how he plans to address the remaining budget gap, though speculation remains about potential vetoes or fund reallocations.

The ordinance proposes adoption of the city’s annual budget, salary schedule, and employee classification plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

The Alaska Legislature has passed Senate Bill 95, which aims to improve access to affordable, high-quality child care for working families while strengthening the state’s workforce.

The override comes just one day after Dunleavy vetoed the bill, citing a lack of “game-changing” policy changes and opposing the funding mechanism for a proposed reading grant program.

This marks the second year in a row that Dunleavy has vetoed a major compromise package aimed at increasing education funding.

Nestled at the ocean’s edge and surrounded by mountains, the first-ever Seward Salmon and Song Festival kicked off the season with a vibrant mix of music, food, and fun.

The resolution passed the Senate 19-0 with bipartisan support and has 17 co-sponsors.

The new main clubhouse is slated to open in August.