With aligned majorities in the House and Senate, priorities are set to include education funding, public pensions and election reform.

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 who see new fossil fuel development as critical to Alaska's economic future and criticized by environmental groups that see the proposals as worrying in the face

The first day always involves more pomp and circumstance than legislating, and this time was no exception — but senators offered some clues about the road ahead.

The governor’s decision applies only to flags on state property. Flags on federal property are expected to remain at half staff.

The study was originally due last summer. The Dunleavy administration has so far refused to release drafts it's received from the outside contractor conducting the study.

Future 49, with proponents from civilian pilots to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, is primed to launch to promote Alaskan issues and its energy, economic and national security benefits to the U.S.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy instructed the state to raise both the Alaska and U.S. flags to full staff on inauguration day Monday — despite being within 30 days of the death of former President Jimmy Carter.

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.

The Senate reelected Kodiak Republican Sen. Gary Stevens to serve as president of the Senate and leader of a bipartisan majority. Meanwhile, the Alaska House swung from a Republican-dominated majority to a bipartisan majority with the election of Dillingham independent Rep. Bryce Edgmon as speaker in a 21-19 vote.

Alaska’s 34th State Legislature is officially in session! Lawmakers were sworn in, and discussions on education, energy, and workforce recruitment are already underway. Senate President Gary Stevens was re-elected,

House and Senate leaders say a bill that increases education funding is likely to be a first priority for the Legislature this year.