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Alaska LNG Tax Showdown: Lawmakers are back in a special session to hash out Gov. Dunleavy’s tax breaks for the Alaska LNG project after it stalled in the regular session—Senate Finance is set to start work on a compromise, but lawmakers are wary of giving up billions in potential property tax revenue. Health Care Pay & Staffing: A new report says Alaska tops the country for advertised CRNA pay (average $400,000 in Q1 2026), while another dataset finds Alaska has relatively few licensed nurses per capita. Public Safety Law Changes: Alaska passed a sweeping crime and public safety package, including raising the age of consent to 18, and lawmakers are sending it to the governor. Local Wellness Signals: Kodiak Island Borough School District’s climate survey shows strong safety and cultural connectedness, but flags bullying, communication, and emotional wellness concerns. Legal Fight Over Force: A Kenai man accused of being beaten during a mistaken-identity arrest is suing the city and officers, seeking $900,000. Plastic Ban Moves Forward: Alaska lawmakers approved a statewide polystyrene foam foodware ban, now awaiting the governor’s signature.

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Alaska lawmakers adjourn one session and begin another to mull tax breaks for LNG project

Alaska lawmakers adjourn one session and begin another to mull tax breaks for LNG project

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Providence Health Plan is ending most of its insurance business

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ASBN Applauds Alaska Legislature's Bipartisan Passage of Polystyrene Bill HB 25, Calls on Governor to Sign into Law

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