Zack Fields

Alaska moves to open child care assistance to more working families

“the cost of the expansion from 85 to 105% state median income is over $6 million a year. So it's a meaningful increase in support for childcare”

Alaska lawmakers order audit of Board of Fisheries process

Alaska legislative auditor resigns after 34 years, replacement process underway

A Wasilla surgery center just raised $2.65M in private equity. Here is what that pattern means for Mat-Su healthcare.

Chugach and Glenfarne Alaska LNG signed a non-binding LOI — a step, not a contract

GVEA files 62% cost-of-power increase with regulators

“Fairbanks has already seen the impact of this where we don't have adequate gas supply today to meet demand up in Fairbanks.”

Alaska House passes pay-card wage bill after fee provision removed

Alaska House passes corporate income tax bill for digital-era businesses

Alaska House raises unemployment benefits, expands telehealth coverage

“Our current, before passage of this bill, our current maximum weekly benefit of $375 is almost 4 times lower than the state of Washington. So one of the reasons we've been losing skilled trades workers is they can't make ends meet”

Alaska House passes five healthcare licensure compacts in single bill

House votes to eliminate tax filing discounts worth $500,000 annually

Alaska Passes Age of Consent Bill After Weeks-Long Senate Delay

Alaska House passes tobacco age increase, vape tax, cigar lounge exemption

Alaska Energy Conference Highlights Gas Pipeline Progress Amid Legislative Tax Debate

Alaska Legislature fails to override veto of pension bill

Alaska House Passes Paid Parental Leave, Exempts Seasonal Workers from Sick Leave

Alaska House Committee Advances Cryptocurrency Kiosk Regulations After Scam Victims Lose Millions

Alaska Lawmakers Advance Electronic Pull-Tab Gaming Bill

House panel rejects gaming price caps after industry debate

“After some further research, I think I am— I am no longer going to support that amendment and just appreciate the opportunity to revote on it.”

House panel advances bill to expand early intervention for delayed infants

Wasilla Senator's Mother Scammed, Sparks Crypto Kiosk Crackdown

Alaska House passes education funding reform despite split votes on transparency

House panel hears electronic pull-tab bill with 35% manufacturer cap

Alaska House panel debates insurance gaps for gig delivery drivers

“this change actually came at the request of one of the DNC companies because they thought there was the most clarity just tracking when the app was open. And that they thought that was easier to administer than us trying to judge when a delivery run starts and ends.”

House Judiciary advances consumer data privacy bill with 'duty of loyalty'

House panel hears bill to ease farmland leasing, lower costs for Alaska growers

House panel hears tax proposal for Alaska LNG project

Alaska House Committee Advances Five Bills in Single Session

Alaska House passes dementia training bill for nursing aides

House panel advances income tax on large pass-through businesses

Energy consultant: Alaska LNG tax bill could cut delivered cost by 20 cents

Alaska LNG Tax Bill Walks Tightrope Between Project Viability and Local Needs

Alaska House panel hears retirement savings bill for small business workers

House Finance considers multi-year school funding averaging bill

House panel hears confirmation for physician assistant to State Medical Board

Alaska Energy Survey Shows Strong Support for Renewables, Mixed Views on Nuclear

House panel cuts cryptocurrency kiosk limits to protect seniors from scams

House panel fast-tracks insurance coverage for PANDAS treatment

House Finance advances bill extending professional licensing board

Alaska releases FY25 Single Audit after closed-door review

House passes bill requiring transparency at psychiatric hospitals for minors

Alaska House panel advances dental insurance transparency bill

“I would be concerned that people would basically make a choice and we would have less insurance coverage and potentially risk higher uncompensated care.”

House Passes Polystyrene Ban for Restaurants Despite Business Concerns

House committee hears bill to eliminate tax discounts

House Finance hears divided testimony on pharmacist prescribing bill

House Finance hears divided testimony on pharmacist prescribing bill

House Resources advances Vogler nomination to Regulatory Commission

House committee advances insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS treatment

House Resources Committee debates LNG equity stakes, rejects wildlife refuge amendments

House Labor Committee Advances Travel Insurance Bill, Hears Disaster Pet Plan