Former Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) is reportedly considering a run for Alaska governor, stoking Democratic hopes that she could clinch another upset victory in the red state. Peltola became the first Democrat to win the state’s lone House seat in 50 years when she won her race in 2022 before narrowly losing reelection

JUNEAU — An Alaska House panel on Wednesday advanced an education measure with a reduced school funding boost and education reforms to the House floor.

Many of Alaska’s children, who have been directly affected by these rates, receive crucial services funded by Medicaid. Many of our youth in the foster care system have experienced adverse life experiences that have greatly impacted their mental and behavioral health.

British Columbia will introduce legislation letting it charge tolls on commercial vehicles heading to Alaska in retaliation against President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Friday proposed a constitutional amendment that would give future governors more latitude when picking judges for the Alaska Court System. If adopted by the Legislature, the amendment would be subject to a statewide vote in 2026.

The Alaska House of Representatives voted 36-0 on Friday to reject a proposal that would peg legislative salaries and the pay of other top state officials to inflation.

Legislative leaders on Thursday wrote to Alaska's congressional delegation, urging them to block deep cuts to federal programs they say would "endanger the economic prosperity and social well-being of Alaskans.

Holland & Hart announced Monday that Peltola is the firm’s new senior director of Alaska affairs, and will be based in Alaska. The firm also announced that Anton McParland, who was Peltola’s chief of staff, is joining the firm as senior director of federal affairs.