Alaska Legislature

We all know about the laws of nature. What we might not realize is how difficult it can be for those who study nature to get their research translated into modern-day laws.

The decision means Alaskans must continue to access abortion pills directly from their medical providers. Dr. Robin Holmes, a reproductive health specialist, says Walgreens' choice has implications for rural Alaska communities.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is facing a $13.1 million deficit for the next fiscal year. This issue comes as districts statewide struggle with a lack of inflationary adjustments to the education funding from the state.

A confluence of rising inflation, stagnating state funding and widespread enrollment issues is hitting schools across Alaska. We spoke with reporter James Brooks, who been covering the issue with a statewide focus with Lisa Phu for the Alaska Beacon.

The forum was the latest in our series in partnership with The Peninsula Clarion. We spoke with candidates Ginger Bryant and Louie Flora, running for District 6.

The forum was the latest in our series in partnership with The Peninsula Clarion. We spoke with candidates Ginger Bryant and Louie Flora, running for District 6.

The forum was the sixth in our series in partnership with The Peninsula Clarion. We spoke with incumbent Rep. Ron Gillham and candidate Justin Ruffridge (District 7) and Rep. Ben Carpenter (District 8) about where they stand on a constitutional convention, their thoughts on Alaska's fiscal and energy futures, and what singular bill they would sponsor this session — if they could pick just one.

The forum was the sixth in our series in partnership with The Peninsula Clarion. We spoke with incumbent Rep. Ron Gillham and candidate Justin Ruffridge (District 7) and Rep. Ben Carpenter (District 8) about where they stand on a constitutional convention, their thoughts on Alaska's fiscal and energy futures, and what singular bill they would sponsor this session — if they could pick just one.

Sen. Peter Micciche's attempt to update the state's alcohol laws is starting yet another round through the legislative process. Will 2021 be the year it…

Alaska’s first steps into statehood were shaped by its inaugural legislative class, a group of senators and House representatives who set the young…