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Fairbanks schools deserve our support

This election is also about saving our schools, the quality of which has everything to do with what kind of future Fairbanks will enjoy or endure.
Elections

Alaska Senate rolls out omnibus elections bill, including same-day voter registration

In a sign of the legislative session's dwindling days, the Senate has rolled out an omnibus elections bill that combines pieces from other bills. The...
Education

Home-school ruling put on hold through end of school year

The judge who struck down key parts of Alaska’s home-school laws has agreed to hold the ruling until June 30 to allow students to...
Education

As legislators mull home-school fixes, Dunleavy threatens a veto

Despite the Alaska Constitution’s explicit prohibition on public funding going to private and religious schools, the governor has been a firm supporter of the practice.
Education

University of Alaska, new grad student union reach agreement on first contract

The contract boosts pay, time off, grievance reporting processes, University of Alaska facility access and continues health coverage for graduate students.
Education

Senators question Board of Education appointee’s role in home-school controversy

Bob Griffin's vision for Alaska’s education system: Less local control, more state oversight.
Economy

AIDEA wants to borrow $300M to bankroll unidentified projects

AIDEA claims that once it decides what to do with the $300 million, there will not be enough time to get approval from the Legislature on the specifics.
Arts and Culture

Creative Currents: ‘Like serendipity’ with David Brame

David Brame is part of “Łuk’ae Tse’ Taas,” or “Fish Head Soup Comics” — an Alaska artist collective honoring Indigenous cultures.
Commentary

Senate plans confirmation hearing on Dunleavy’s education point man Monday

Gov. Mike Dunleavy nominated Bob Griffin for a second five-year term on the state school board.
News

Alaska House seeks to ban social media for kids, limit access to internet pornography

A vote on the proposal could take place as soon as Friday, and if it succeeds, the idea would go to the state Senate
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