Alaska state government's executive branch, headed by the Governor and 15 cabinet departments. Oversees education, public safety, transportation, health, commerce, and natural resource management for the 49th state.
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Dunleavy says Alaska gas pipeline depends on property tax overhaul
Governor Mike Dunleavy urged the legislature to pass a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes bill within three weeks, calling it essential to financing what he described as the largest project in Alaska history, an LNG pipeline from the North Slope.
by Alaska News1w ago5 min readJuneau, Alaska30 viewsAI
Interior transfers 1.4 million acres in Dalton corridor to Alaska
The Department of the Interior says the conveyance moves Alaska past 96% of its statehood land entitlement. State officials are taking public comment through June 26 on access across the corridor.
by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read24 views
Railbelt power grid operator schedules three subcommittee meetings in two days
The Railbelt Transmission Organization will hold three subcommittee meetings in two days this week to advance work on technical standards, tariff structure, and financing for Alaska's largest power grid.
by Alaska News3d ago1 min readAlaska3 viewsAI
Sitka cemetery caretaker Bob Sam honored after decades of quiet service
Bob Sam of Sitka received the 2026 First Lady's Volunteer Award for more than 30 years of quietly maintaining and restoring the community's cemeteries as he steps back from the work.
by Alaska News3d ago1 min readAlaska3 viewsAI
State seeks contractor for diesel power upgrades in four Y-K villages
Alaska is soliciting bids for diesel generator and electrical system upgrades in power plants serving four remote Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta villages.
by Alaska News4d ago2 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Alaska marijuana testing group meets June 11 to review lab standards
Alaska's marijuana testing working group will meet June 11 to review laboratory standards that could affect compliance requirements for all state cannabis licensees.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport4 viewsAI
Alaska LNG Tax Bill Walks Tightrope Between Project Viability and Local Needs
House Resources Committee's revised tax structure for Alaska LNG reflects tension between competitive global positioning and community impact compensation that defines natural gas megaproject debates worldwide.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readJuneau5 viewsAI
Serve Alaska Commission to meet June 3 on AmeriCorps funding updates
The Serve Alaska Commission will meet June 3 via Zoom to discuss AmeriCorps program updates and formula funding for Alaska volunteer service programs.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State's $2.9B Reserve Fund Ranks Second Highest Nationally
Alaska's budget reserve fund of $2.9 billion ranks as the second highest among all U.S. states according to analysis presented to the Senate Finance Committee.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readSenate Finance7 viewsAI
Alaska seeks bids for fire trucks through multi-state purchasing program
Alaska is participating in a multi-state request for proposals for fire trucks and apparatus with a June 10 deadline for vendor submissions.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Brooks Range guiding permit by May 13
The state is accepting public comments through May 13 on a land use permit application for a commercial guiding operation to add permanent structures at a Brooks Range camp.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readBrooks Range, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks bids for power generation equipment through June 23
Alaska is accepting bids through a cooperative purchasing program for electrical power generation equipment and services that could be used by public agencies across North America.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on cybersecurity contract through May 4
The Alaska State Legislature is accepting public comments through May 4 on a contract for cybersecurity assessments of state computer systems.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on air permit for Cook Inlet gas operation
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on an air quality permit for Furie Operating Alaska's natural gas operation in upper Cook Inlet that would increase annual emissions.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readUpper Cook Inlet4 viewsAI
State seeks bids for boiler room upgrade in Anchorage
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is accepting bids through May 23 for a boiler room upgrade project in Anchorage.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAnchorage1 viewAI
State seeks quotes for repairs to Alaska Bureau of Investigation office
The Alaska Department of Public Safety is accepting quotes until April 30, 2026, for repairs to the Alaska Bureau of Investigation commander's office.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Alaska judicial conduct commission to meet April 24 in Anchorage
The Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct will hold its quarterly public meeting April 24 with remote participation available via Zoom.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAnchorage3 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Sleetmute Airport lease expansion
The state is seeking public comment through May 29 on adding 50 acres to the Sleetmute Airport lease for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readSleetmute, Alaska1 viewAI
Sourcewell seeks vendors for law enforcement equipment contract
A Minnesota government purchasing cooperative is seeking vendors to supply law enforcement equipment to public agencies across North America through a cooperative contract.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on salmon monitoring camps in Bristol Bay
The state is accepting public comments through May 8 on a permit application for seasonal salmon monitoring camps and fish weirs on Klutuspak Creek and the Stuyahok River in the Bristol Bay region.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readKlutuspak Creek and Stuyahok River, Southwest Alaska1 viewAI
State retirement board to review withdrawal options at April 16 meeting
The Alaska Retirement Management Board's committee will meet April 16 to discuss withdrawal options and funding scenarios for state retirement plans.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State imposes spring weight limits on Northern Region roads April 17
The state transportation department will impose varying seasonal weight restrictions on Northern Region roads starting April 17 to protect pavement during spring thaw.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Alaska Commission on Aging seeks public input on statewide summit
The Alaska Commission on Aging will hold a public meeting April 13 to discuss planning for a statewide summit on aging, with public comment starting at 2:45 p.m.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Air National Guard seeks quotes to replace glycol mix at H18 facility
The Alaska Air National Guard is soliciting quotes from vendors to replace glycol mix at its H18 facility, with submissions due May 1, 2026.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public input on Prince William Sound salmon hatchery plans
The state fish and game department will hold a public meeting May 6 in Cordova to review salmon hatchery plans and permit changes for Prince William Sound and the Copper River region.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readCordova2 viewsAI
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute seeks public input on domestic marketing
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute will hold a public virtual meeting of its Domestic Marketing Committee on May 1, 2026.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State offers training on workplan development for council members
The Alaska Department of Health is offering optional Zoom training on workplan development for council members on May 12.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Susitna Valley Fish & Game Committee to Review Fisheries Proposals April 21
The Susitna Valley Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet April 21 in Talkeetna to review two Board of Fisheries proposals.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readTalkeetna2 viewsAI
State seeks comment on King Salmon Airport lease amendment by May 7
The state transportation department is accepting public comments through May 7 on expanding authorized uses for an airport lease at King Salmon Airport.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readKing Salmon2 viewsAI
State imposes spring weight limits on Valdez, Cordova roads April 13
The state transportation department is imposing seasonal weight restrictions on trucks using roads in Valdez and Cordova beginning April 13 to protect pavement during spring thaw.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readNorthern Region, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks ideas for expanding cargo operations at Anchorage airport
The state is seeking industry proposals for expanding cargo operations and airfield capacity at Anchorage's international airport, with responses due May 11, 2026.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport1 viewAI
Southwest Airlines seeks lease expansion at Anchorage airport
The state is accepting public comments through May 9 on Southwest Airlines' proposed lease expansion at Anchorage's airport.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks bids for genome sequencing services, proposals due April 30
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is soliciting bids for genome sequencing services with proposals due April 30.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
State seeks input on peer support specialist certification program
The Alaska Department of Health is requesting information from organizations that could administer a peer support specialist certification program, with responses due April 21.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute seeks public input on international strategy
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute will hold a public virtual meeting May 7 to discuss international marketing activities for Alaska seafood.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute to hold virtual committee meeting May 5
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute will hold a virtual Communications Committee meeting on May 5 that is open to the public.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
State seeks public input on Dalton Highway land access by April 22
The state is holding a public meeting April 22 to discuss access to lands along the Dalton Highway corridor that will transfer from federal to state management.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Alaska Marijuana Board schedules special session on Anchorage ordinance
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board has scheduled a special meeting for June 3, 2026, to address Anchorage Administrative Order 360, separate from its regular June meeting.
by Alaska News2d ago2 min readAlaskaAI
Alaska Marijuana Board schedules emergency meeting on Administrative Order 360
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board will hold an emergency virtual meeting June 3 to address Administrative Order 360, though the state has not explained what the order involves.
by Alaska News2d ago1 min readAlaskaAI
Alaska residential schools seek doubled stipends to cover rising costs
The Senate Education Committee heard testimony on SB 257, which would double residential school stipends and tie them to the base student allocation to address a funding gap that forces programs to operate at half their actual costs.
by Alaska News1w ago4 min readState Capitol Building, JuneauAI
