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JUNEAU, AK — Today, the Senate convened the Second Regular Session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature. The Senate will continue to build upon the priorities set out in the last legislative session to strengthen Alaska’s economy. These priorities include supporting and improving our public education, addressing public employee and teacher retirement, updating Alaska’s election […]

Anchorage, AK – Governor Mike Dunleavy today released his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. As required by Alaska’s constitution, the budget is submitted by December 15, ahead of the legislative session, which convenes on January 20, 2026. Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, issued the following statement:

Anchorage, AK – Today, Senate Republicans met in Anchorage to confirm Representative George Rauscher, R-Sutton, and Representative Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla, to the Senate. They replace Senator Mike Shower and Senator Shelley Hughes, who both stepped down earlier this month. Senator Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, issued the following statement:

Kodiak, AK – Today, Senate President Gary Stevens (R-Kodiak) issued the following statement on behalf of the Senate Majority regarding Typhoon Halong that is impacting Western Alaska communities:

Kodiak, AK – Today, Senate President Gary Stevens (R-Kodiak) and House Speaker Bryce Edgmon (I-Dillingham) issued the following statement regarding media reports of a $50 million commitment from the Constitutional Budget Reserve (CBR) to an outside private equity firm:

Anchorage, AK – On August 2, 2025, the Alaska Legislature will convene in Juneau for a special session called by Governor Mike Dunleavy. But while the Governor issued the call, he has also reportedly urged members not to attend, an apparent effort to block an override of his recent vetoes.

Kodiak, AK – Earlier today, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation for a special session to begin on Saturday, August 2, to take up two subjects: education reform and a Department of Agriculture executive order, both of which were previously addressed by the legislature during the 2025 legislative session. Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, issued