Council awards $114,240 chambers lighting contract, adopts procurement amendments to raise thresholds and exempt transportation The Legislative Council awarded RFP 681 for LED lighting in the chambers to Northland Powerline Constructors Inc., d/b/a Chatham Electric, with a not‑to‑exceed value of $114,240, and adopted three amendments to the Alaska Legislative Procurement Procedures: raising a committee threshold to $50,000, exempting transportation services, and allowing DOT&PF cooperative contracts; all actions passed 11–0.

The Alaska Legislative Council just awarded a $114,240 contract to modernize chamber lighting, while also streamlining procurement procedures to boost efficiency!

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Residents press SEARCH on long‑term care, home health and market concerns at Sitka presentation At a Sitka presentation, residents and a local House district representative pressed SEARCH officials about plans for long‑term care, reinstating home health services and whether SEARCH's expansion is crowding out other providers; SEARCH replied that long‑term care is on the horizon, home‑health approaches vary and expansion is driven by patient choice and partnerships.

Residents in Sitka are demanding answers from SEARCH about their plans for long-term care and concerns over market concentration, as the organization emphasizes patient choice and community partnerships in their expansion efforts.

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Senate subcommittee advances governor’s office budget as status quo and recommends split effective dates The Senate Subcommittee on the Governor advanced the Office of the Governor’s budget to the full Finance Committee as a status-quo proposal and recommended bifurcating its effective dates, a procedural step the staff said is common after gubernatorial elections.

The Senate Subcommittee on the Governor has approved a status-quo budget for the Office of the Governor, but what does this mean for Alaska's future funding?

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House Judiciary Committee Reports Three Measures, Adopts Amendments The committee reported out HJR 31 (corporations/rights) as amended, HJR 28 (supporting KOSA), and HB 74 (airbag counterfeit/nonfunctioning) after adopting Amendment 1 to narrow the airbag offense; no final floor votes were taken today.

The Alaska House Judiciary Committee has made significant strides by advancing three key measures, including a resolution to protect kids online and a crackdown on counterfeit airbags.

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Senate Finance Subcommittee passes FY27 operating budget for Department of Public Safety The Senate Finance Budget Subcommittee approved a FY27 operating budget totaling $357,059,000 for the Department of Public Safety on April 15, 2026, with specific line-item reductions to several domestic-violence and legal-service additions and no structural changes.

The Senate Finance Subcommittee has just approved a significant FY27 operating budget of $357 million for the Department of Public Safety, but not without some controversial cuts!

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Sponsor Says HB 157 Would Preserve Sibling Ties for Children Adopted from Foster Care Rep. Andrew Gray introduced HB 157 to prevent adoption decrees from terminating legal sibling relationships and to require courts to document best-interest findings about post-adoption visitation; invited testimony will return due to unanswered implementation and confidentiality questions.

A new bill aims to safeguard the vital sibling bonds of children adopted from foster care, ensuring their relationships endure beyond legal decrees.

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House Finance Committee advances bill to create Home Care Employment Standards advisory board The House Finance Committee moved a committee substitute for HB 96, which would establish a Home Care Employment Standards Advisory Board to advise on Medicaid personal care payment rates, workforce standards and reporting. The committee set an amendment deadline for April 20 and attached a fiscal note.

A new bill aiming to establish a Home Care Employment Standards Advisory Board could transform Medicaid personal care payment rates and workforce conditions in Alaska.

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Alaska DOE demos AK STAR practice test and explains reporting, accommodations and timelines Deputy Director Kelly Manning and assessment administrator Karen Meline demonstrated the AK STAR practice test to the task force, explained item types, accessibility features (including text-to-speech via IEP accommodations), and said student reports are available 24'72 hours after administration, district results in July and statewide results in the fall.

Alaska's education leaders reveal how the AK STAR practice test enhances student readiness with innovative features and quick reporting—are you ready to dive into the details?

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Senate finance subcommittee advances Department of Natural Resources FY27 budget to full committee Senate Finance subcommittee staff presented FY27 recommendations totaling $213.14 million and a one-time $1.9566 million vehicle rental tax increment for parks; Senator Wilikowski moved the budget to the full committee and the motion passed by unanimous consent.

The Senate Finance subcommittee has just approved a substantial $213 million budget for the Department of Natural Resources, paving the way for exciting infrastructure projects in Alaska's parks!

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Senate Finance subcommittee advances DEC FY2027 budget to full committee The Senate Finance subcommittee advanced the Department of Environmental Conservation’s FY2027 operating budget to the full Senate Finance Committee on April 14, endorsing $122,168,000 across fund sources and recommending a $40,100 fund-source swap for an IT classification study.

The Senate Finance subcommittee just greenlit a massive $122 million budget for the Department of Environmental Conservation, paving the way for significant environmental initiatives in FY2027!

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Senate finance subcommittee forwards $485.1M Department of Revenue budget, denies Permanent Fund Corporation restructure The Senate Finance Budget Subcommittee voted April 6 to forward a recommended FY27 Department of Revenue budget of $485,142,200 to the full Finance Committee and recommended denying a request to revert the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation to a single appropriation, citing transparency concerns.

The Senate Finance Subcommittee just approved a hefty $485.1 million budget for the Department of Revenue while raising transparency concerns over the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation's structure.

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Sponsor and animal‑welfare groups back HB 335 to require a statewide pet disaster plan HB 335 would require the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to prepare a statewide pet and service‑animal disaster plan (evacuation, transport, temporary sheltering, reunification ID system and public information). Supporters said it would reduce confusion and improve evacuations; the committee set an amendment deadline and set the bill aside for future action.

A new bill aims to ensure pets and service animals have a safe evacuation plan during disasters, addressing critical gaps revealed by recent storms.

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Senate finance subcommittee backs FY27 education budget, recommends $441 million for Department of Education and Early Development The Senate Finance Budget Subcommittee voted to forward a FY27 recommendation for the Department of Education and Early Development totaling $440,961,100 to the full finance committee, approving targeted increases for a Lake and Peninsula residential school, Head Start matching funds, teacher incentives and a maintenance lead for Mount Edgecumbe High School while trimming several programs to match projected expenditures.

The Senate Finance Budget Subcommittee has just approved a $441 million recommendation for Alaska's education system, paving the way for exciting new initiatives while making strategic cuts.

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House Finance hears testimony on bill making mail theft a state crime Sponsors and witnesses told the committee HB 77 would create a state mail‑theft offense (theft in the second degree, class C felony) to give local law enforcement charging tools; agencies submitted mostly $0 fiscal notes but described the potential caseload as indeterminate.

Alaska is taking a stand against the rising tide of mail theft by introducing a bill that could redefine how law enforcement tackles this growing crime.

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Senate finance subcommittee forwards FY27 Corrections budget, calls for cost study The Senate Finance Subcommittee for the Department of Corrections voted April 16 to forward its FY27 operating budget recommendation — accepting the governor’s requests but trimming one jail line item — and asked Legislative Budget and Audit to fund an independent cost-driver study; it also added intent language to explore housing inmates outside Alaska.

The Senate Finance Subcommittee has approved a crucial FY27 budget for Corrections, pushing for significant changes and an independent cost study that could reshape inmate housing strategies in Alaska.

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Senate finance subcommittee forwards Department of Administration FY27 operating budget to full committee The Senate Finance Subcommittee voted April 16 to forward a recommended FY27 operating budget for the Department of Administration totaling $349,375,900 to the full Senate Finance Committee, denying proposed decentralization of payroll and shared services and asking the department to return with a plan by Dec. 1.

The Senate Finance Subcommittee has just passed a substantial FY27 budget for the Department of Administration, but raised serious concerns over proposed changes to payroll services!

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Senate subcommittee backs FY27 closeout for University of Alaska, approves recruitment and compensation money The Senate Finance subcommittee approved a FY27 closeout recommendation for the University of Alaska budget totaling $1.16996 billion, endorsing one-time recruitment funds, health-care cost increases, and pay adjustments for union and recently unionized employees before forwarding the report to the full committee.

The Senate Finance Budget Subcommittee has greenlit a staggering $1.17 billion budget for the University of Alaska, paving the way for critical recruitment and compensation support!

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Sponsor outlines restored contribution limits and legal context for ballot measure to cap donations Bruce Botello told joint State Affairs committees that the ballot initiative 23 RCF2 would restore per-election campaign contribution limits (examples cited: $2,000 per candidate for most races, $4,000 for gubernatorial tickets), adjust limits for inflation and create oversight by a Public Confidence Commission; he cited Ninth Circuit litigation history relevant to limits.

Bruce Botello is championing a bold ballot initiative that aims to restore campaign contribution limits in Alaska, potentially reshaping the political landscape and ensuring transparency in elections.

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Senate Judiciary Committee forwards parole-board nominee after questions on geriatric parole and recidivism The Senate Judiciary Committee on April 13 forwarded Steve Meyer9s nomination to the State Board of Parole to a joint session after questioning about low geriatric parole rates and the board9s role in reducing recidivism; the committee took no public testimony on the nomination.

The Senate Judiciary Committee has raised critical questions about Alaska's geriatric parole rates and the impact on recidivism as they move forward with Steve Meyer's nomination to the State Board of Parole.

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Legislative Council adopts ADA website compliance statement, cites federal undue‑burden provision The Legislative Council adopted a website compliance statement in response to the federal mandate requiring WCAG 2.1 AA compliance by 04/24/2026 (CFR Title 28, Chapter 35, Subpart H). Staff said many committee‑aid documents are hard to remediate; the council adopted a temporary written statement relying on the regulation's undue‑burden/alteration clause while continuing remediation work.

Alaska's Legislative Council is taking a bold step towards ADA website compliance, but is facing challenges with a flood of external documents that complicate the process.

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Rep. Jimmy urges HB 125 to rebalance Board of Fisheries; tribal leaders and elders back measure Representative Jimmy introduced HB 125 to provide equal representation to subsistence, commercial and sport users on the Board of Fisheries; tribal leaders and community elders testified about salmon collapses, subsistence impacts and the need for stronger rural representation.

Representative Jimmy's push for HB 125 aims to give subsistence users an equal voice in fishery management, a move supported by tribal leaders amidst alarming salmon collapse concerns.

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Finance committee adopts technical CS for paid parental leave bill; implementation tied to federal approval A committee substitute for HB 193 reworks provisions to conform to the Federal Unemployment Tax Act and conditions paid parental leave implementation on U.S. Department of Labor approval; the CS focuses on technical fixes and leaves policy tradeoffs (benefit length, small‑business definitions) for amendment.

Alaska's Finance Committee has revamped a crucial paid parental leave bill to align with federal standards, setting the stage for potential amendments on key policy choices!

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Minority urges capital spending on deferred school maintenance, secures Fairbanks hatchery funding pending conference Senator Kronk said the minority is prioritizing school maintenance projects in the capital budget and confirmed the governor's requested funding for the Fairbanks hatchery was included in the senate package and will be considered by the conference committee.

Senator Kronk emphasizes the critical need for fair school maintenance funding while ensuring the Fairbanks hatchery remains supported in the capital budget.

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House Education Committee hears SB 143 to let municipalities set school-board terms, allow small cities smaller councils The House Education Committee heard testimony on SB 143, which would give municipalities the option to change municipal school board term lengths and allow cities with populations under 1,000 to reduce city council size from seven to three members; testimony emphasized local control, potential election-cost savings and trade-offs for voter accountability.

Alaska's House Education Committee is debating a groundbreaking bill that could reshape local governance by allowing municipalities to set school board terms and downsize city councils.

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Senate Finance subcommittee adopts governor's FY2027 Fish and Game budget, flags CFEC and Dingle-Johnson concerns The Alaska Senate Finance Fish and Game Subcommittee on April 15 voted to report the governor's proposed FY2027 operating budget for the Department of Fish and Game to the full Finance Committee, urging oversight of CFEC receipts and Dingle-Johnson project spending and stressing protection of the Ruth Burnett hatchery.

The Alaska Senate Finance Subcommittee has unanimously adopted the governor's FY2027 budget, raising alarms over hatchery operations and the future of the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission.

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Senate hears support for SB 210 to codify tribal partnerships and culturally responsive education Sponsor and tribal and education leaders told a Senate committee SB 210 would anchor culturally responsive education and formalize consultation and contracting with local tribes under AS 14.03.015, while preserving local control and requiring professional development for teachers.

Senate Bill 210 is set to transform Alaska's education system by embedding culturally responsive practices and tribal partnerships into the core law, paving the way for better student engagement and success.

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Senate Finance Committee adopts committee substitute as working document for capital budget The Alaska Senate Finance Committee on April 13 adopted committee substitute Version G as its working document for Senate Bill 241 (the capital budget), prioritizing statewide deferred maintenance and K–12 repairs while beginning replacement of Stebbins School and funding workforce training projects.

The Alaska Senate Finance Committee has unanimously prioritized $100 million for statewide deferred maintenance and crucial K-12 repairs in its latest capital budget proposal.

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