Opening Day of 34th Alaska Legislature

34th Alaska Legislature gavels in smoothly — now the hard part begins
With the usual ceremony and an unusual lack of leadership battles the 34th Alaska Legislature gaveled in on Tuesday for the start of a two-year session expected to be lean in terms of revenue available,
Here are the Alaska legislative priorities to watch this session
The Alaska House and Senate on Tuesday convened the two-year session with bipartisan majorities governing both legislative chambers. Leaders of the Democrat-dominated House and Senate majorities said their priorities include a permanent increase to education funding,
Photos: Opening Day of the 34th Alaska Legislature
The 34th Alaska Legislature opened its session in Juneau on Tuesday. Largely a day of ceremony, the legislators, family and friends convened in their respective chambers. Here’s a collection of photos from the day.
Alaska senators outline key priorities in the opening day of the 34th Legislature
Money’s going to be tight, but a permanent education funding increase rather than another one-time increase is among the essential achievements needed this session, state Senate leaders said as the 34th Alaska State Legislature gaveled in Tuesday.
Alaska Legislature opens new session on time and in order, a first since 2017
House and Senate leaders say a bill that increases education funding is likely to be a first priority for the Legislature this year.
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Trump targets Alaska’s oil and other resources as environmentalists gear up for a fight
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Trump Targets Alaska’s Oil and Other Resources
President Donald Trump’s expansive executive order aimed at boosting oil and gas drilling, mining and logging in Alaska is being cheered by state political leaders.
Trump order seeks to change the name of North America’s tallest peak from Denali to Mount McKinley
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Alaska Legislature convenes session with aligned bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate
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Alaska governor, ally of Trump, will keep flags at full-staff for Inauguration Day
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Alaska education advocates gloomy about prospects of a big funding boost this year
Data shows a $500 million annual increase in school funding is needed to make up for 15 years of inflation. Supporters are ...
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As Legislature convenes, Mat-Su Sen. Shower, new Senate Minority Leader, seeks 'common ground with Senate’s coalition
The state Legislature is back at work in Juneau with both the state House and Senate convening Jan. 21, last Tuesday.