Market volatility complicates work for lawmakers in Alaska, a state whose fortunes are tied to oil

President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs and a related drop in oil prices have contributed to the uncertainty for Alaska lawmakers tasked each year with crafting a state budget based on volatile oil prices. Trump this week announced a 90-day...

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — After President Donald Trump returned to office, Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy declared “happy days are here again.” He likened Trump’s friendly approach to energy development as “Christmas every day" for a state whose fortunes rise or fall with oil.

But the nearly three months since Trump's inauguration have been tumultuous, roiling Alaska's substantial federal workforce and raising questions about the reliability of federal funding. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

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