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Alaska GOP House Speaker Tilton on killing election reform bill: It ‘would have leaned the election towards Mary Peltola’

An election reform bill that sought to make it easier for Alaskans living in rural and remote communities to have their votes counted died in the legislative session’s final hours at the hands of House Republicans.
Anchorage

Mayor LaFrance endorses three House candidates: A Republican, a Democrat and an independent

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance issued an endorsement today backing a bipartisan group of legislators in their races for the Alaska State House.
Anchorage

Anchorage finds a new purpose for Bronson-era boondoggle

A $2.39 million tent structure bought in former Mayor Dave Bronson’s early days as Anchorage’s mayor as a quick-fix shelter but was never used will finally have a purpose.
Anchorage

Creative Currents: Finding inspiration with Francisco Ramírez Morales

Francisco Ramírez Morales’ murals can be found across the Anchorage bowl.
Elections

Grier Hopkins cements lead in race for Fairbanks Borough mayor

A Hopkins will again be in the Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor’s office.
Commentary

Request for Partnership Launched to Strengthen Alaska’s Food Economy Through Technical Assistance

The Alaska Food Policy Council (AFPC) is excited to announce the launch of a new Request for Partnership (RFP) under Alaska’s Regional Food Business Center (RFBC)
Elections

Dunleavy spent $9,640 in state funds on partisan political ads spreading half-truths

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has spent $9,640 of state money on partisan political ads, many of which referred to “petitions'“ on education reform and parental rights.
Elections

Alaska records show no evidence of widespread noncitizen voting or registration

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, and in-state Republicans, have falsely claimed that noncitizens are voting in large numbers.
Anchorage

Anchorage Mayor LaFrance calls for more funding for snow-plowing, shelters and child care in first budget proposal

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance rolled out her first budget proposal today, outlining increased funding for the city’s homelessness response, snow-plowing and child care.
Environment

Federal judge faults environmental analysis for planned huge gold mine in Western Alaska

Regulators violated laws when they failed to consider impacts of a catastrophic dam failure before issuing a key permit for the controversial Donlin mine, the judge rules.
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