State of the State
Governor Mike Dunleavy delivered his first State of the State address since being sworn into office on January 22. In his half-hour speech, the governor reiterated several campaign promises including a reduction in crime, protecting the Permanent Fund Dividend (and providing PFD back-pay to state residents), and instituting a balanced budget. This week we present Governor Dunleavy’s first State of the State address.
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June 2025
Legislative Session Ends with Bills for Insurance, Payday Loans, and Big Game Hunting
Lawmakers finished an operating budget and enacted new legal frameworks for childcare, interior design, and big game hunting.
thread Awarded $2.3M Contract for Anchorage Childcare Stimulus
The Municipality of Anchorage awarded a $2.3 million contract to a statewide childcare resource and referral organization, thread.
Alaska Marine Highway System Board Works on Long-Range Plan
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