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Hammered by staffing cuts, Alaska's national parks brace for millions of visitors
Staffing cuts at Alaska's national parks will save taxpayer dollars. But also likely to limit land management, visitor experience.
Alaska Legislature approves austere operating budget with $1,000 PFD, but savings draw fails
The Alaska Legislature on Tuesday adjourned after approving an austere operating budget for the next fiscal year with a ...
Alaska Senate approves austere operating budget with $1,000 PFD ahead of House vote
The Alaska Senate on Tuesday approved an austere operating budget for the next fiscal year with a $1,000 Permanent Fund dividend. Lawmakers this year have grappled with a substantial deficit and a ...
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Alaska’s latest in-custody death was a drug overdose at Seward’s maximum-security prison
A 62-year-old man imprisoned at Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward became Alaska’s most recent in-custody death late ...
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Most state services will see no new funding in final Alaska state budget draft
A plan to put more Alaska state troopers in Kotzebue to fight child abuse crimes was only partially funded, and $2.3 million ...
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Alaska Legislature sets $1,000 PFD ahead of final budget vote
JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature is set to approve a $1,000 Permanent Fund dividend in this year’s budget.