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 ...

JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature is facing a substantial deficit in the upcoming fiscal year, due largely to diminished oil revenue.

China, Alaska’s biggest international trading partner, is also targeted by tariffs that are likely to trigger a trade war.

The recommendation, approved by the three members of the State Officers Compensation Commission, will become effective after ...

Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation (HB 76, SB 82) to improve educational outcomes for all Alaska students. This ...

Crafting a compromise education spending and policy package will be attempted during the next two weeks by a five-person ...

JUNEAU — In his annual address to the Alaska Legislature, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said the state may have to take "painful" short-term measures to bridge a gas supply gap from Cook Inlet. "We'll address ...

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced an education package on Friday that's expected to launch a contentious debate on education policy during this year's legislative session. Leaders in both the House ...

Alaska lawmakers raised concerns during a Thursday hearing over delays in the release of a study that could affect the compensation of some of the state's more than 14,000 employees. The ...

Dunleavy said before the start of this year’s session he is willing to consider a permanent increase of up to $200 million in education funding if legislators are willing to support his policy goals.

Governor Mike Dunleavy outlined his education policy package he proposed to the Alaska legislature. Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, issued the following statement in response: “Public ...

Seven years ago, heavy tariffs levied by President Donald Trump against China triggered a trade war that crimped Alaska’s ...