Civil Division absorbs labor-relations unit; statehood-defense funding and federal cases remain under review Deputy AG Corey Mills told a Jan. 26 subcommittee that the labor-relations unit transferred into the Department of Law following an administrative order, positions have been filled including a non-attorney supervisor, and that statehood-defense funding mechanics and pending federal litigation (including the roadless rule) may drive future budget pressures.

The Alaska Department of Law has successfully integrated its labor-relations unit, but looming federal litigation and statehood-defense funding may set the stage for intense budget battles ahead.

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Alaska Law Finance Subcommittee approves FY 26 budget closeout package despite funding objections Subcommittee adopts budget closeout while rejecting additional statehood defense funding requests.

The Alaska Law Finance Subcommittee approved the FY 26 budget closeout package, but a heated debate over statehood defense funding reveals deep divisions among its members.

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