Alaska State Legislature

Jill Biden in Tokyo for Olympic Games, meets prime minister
By Mark Thiessen And Darlene Superville Jul. 21, 2021 08:44 AM EDT
Alaska lawmakers make masks at state Capitol optional
May. 14, 2021 07:38 PM EDT
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska legislative leaders voted Friday to make mask-wearing optional at the state Capitol and then shed their own face coverings after...
Alaska lawmakers want a say in use of federal aid money
Apr. 21, 2021 01:56 PM EDT
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers want a say in how the state spends more than $1 billion from a new federal aid package, a year after largely ceding...

Alaska Senate leaders accommodate member over virus rules
By Becky Bohrer Mar. 12, 2021 07:46 PM EST

Alaska Senate takes action against member over virus rules
By Becky Bohrer Mar. 10, 2021 09:42 PM EST

Alaska senator wants Dunleavy apology after scathing letter
By Becky Bohrer Mar. 04, 2021 08:18 PM EST
New COVID-19 cases related to Alaska Legislature reported
Mar. 01, 2021 05:57 PM EST
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — At least four new COVID-19 cases have been reported in recent days surrounding the Alaska Legislature, according to information from a...

Alaska House work disrupted after positive COVID-19 result
By Becky Bohrer Feb. 25, 2021 03:17 PM EST
Alaska governor, House member test positive for COVID-19
By Becky Bohrer Feb. 24, 2021 05:25 PM EST
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and was at his home near Wasilla with mild symptoms, his office said....

Alaska governor says lawmaker misrepresents virus response
By Becky Bohrer Feb. 19, 2021 08:18 PM EST
Lawmakers don't extend disaster order, ask Dunleavy for help
By Becky Bohrer Feb. 12, 2021 06:58 PM EST
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers, facing a looming deadline and disorganization in the House, have asked Gov. Mike Dunleavy to issue a new disaster...
Alaska Senate OKs remote voting if needed during pandemic
Feb. 03, 2021 07:28 PM EST
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Senate passed a resolution Wednesday intended to allow for remote voting if necessary during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dunleavy pitches dividend change amid legislative splits
By Becky Bohrer Jan. 21, 2021 05:59 PM EST
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposed checks of nearly $5,000 to residents as part of an effort aimed at reviving the state's pandemic...

Alaska Legislature to convene amid budget, virus concerns
By Becky Bohrer Jan. 18, 2021 09:11 AM EST

Virus causes session housing headaches for Alaska lawmakers
By Becky Bohrer Dec. 14, 2020 12:20 PM EST
Alaska House member says virus serious after hospitalization
Nov. 16, 2020 04:54 PM EST
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Rep. Don Young said he was hospitalized over the weekend after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and is now recovering at home in Alaska...

Alaska's sole member in US House tests positive for COVID-19
By Mark Thiessen Nov. 12, 2020 04:54 PM EST
Alaska elections officials prepare for absentee ballot count
By Becky Bohrer Nov. 09, 2020 05:24 PM EST
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska election officials plan to begin counting more than 155,000 absentee and other ballots Tuesday, a week after Election Day.
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