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AG Nominee Cox Defends 110+ Amicus Briefs, Faces Questions on Alaska Priorities
Attorney General-designee Stephen Cox defended signing Alaska onto approximately 110 amicus briefs in eight months during his Senate Judiciary confirmation hearing, while senators questioned whether these national cases distract from Alaska-specific priorities like domestic violence prosecution.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readJuneau, AK, USA14 viewsAI
Alaska Senate Panel Weighs Tougher Hit-and-Run Penalties
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on legislation that would establish a 4-7 year presumptive sentencing range for fatal hit-and-run crashes involving criminal negligence.
by Alaska News1mo ago3 min readJuneau, AK, USA11 viewsAI
Veterans sentencing bill advances despite concerns over court authority
The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on HB 299, which would allow veterans convicted of misdemeanors to enter therapeutic programs over prosecutor objections, with state officials warning of litigation risks over separation of powers.
by Alaska News2w ago5 min readJuneau, AK, USA3 viewsAI
Attorney General Cox Defends 'Counter-China Initiative' Amid Jurisdiction Questions
Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox defended his proposed 'counter-China initiative' during a House Judiciary confirmation hearing, describing it as focused on reviewing Chinese-made technology in state infrastructure while lawmakers questioned whether the effort crosses into federal jurisdiction.
by Alaska News1w ago3 min readJuneau2 viewsAI
Alaska Department of Law seeks vendors for new legal case management system
Alaska's Department of Law is seeking contractors to modernize its legal case management system with cloud-based software.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska8 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on new counselor licensing rules by May 26
The state is accepting public comments through May 26 on new licensing regulations for associate counselors and counselor supervisors.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska3 viewsAI
House Finance committee debates pharmacist prescribing bill amid abortion concerns
House Bill 195 would expand pharmacist prescribing authority but faces intense scrutiny over whether collaborative practice agreements could enable abortion medication access.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readHouse Finance5 viewsAI
Alaska AG nominee Cox declines to commit to defending same-sex marriage
Attorney General nominee Stephen Cox told lawmakers he has no plans to challenge same-sex marriage but would not directly commit to defending it if challenged by others, raising concerns among LGBTQ legislators.
by Alaska News1w ago4 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Senate panel approves $139.2 million budget for Department of Law
The Senate Finance Department of Law Subcommittee approved the fiscal year 2027 operating budget for the Department of Law totaling $139.2 million.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readJuneau, Alaska2 viewsAI
House panel hears bill to extend confidentiality to tribal victim advocates
The House Tribal Affairs Committee heard House Bill 384, which would add tribal governments to the definition of victim counseling centers, extending confidentiality protections to survivors who seek help from tribal organizations.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readJuneau1 viewAI
Alaska Legislature rejects governor's attorney general nominee
The Alaska Legislature voted 31-29 Thursday to reject Stephen Cox's confirmation as Attorney General, with bipartisan opposition citing his lack of Alaska experience, controversial amicus briefs, and failure to defend Alaska against federal overreach.
by Alaska News2d ago3 min readAlaskaAI