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Legislators express bipartisan concern over Alaska Permanent Fund’s direction

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Ethical concerns and financial risks shadow Alaska Permanent Fund’s stability, sparking calls for oversight amidst $600M shortfall prediction.
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‘We have a housing shortage, so what?’

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
The question, to me, is what does preserving the city’s quality of life even mean?
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Not our problem, state says about claims of unconstitutional education spending

Commentary Dermot Cole -
Senate Bill No. 100, from Gov. Mike Dunleavy, allows educational services to be purchased from private and religious organizations.
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Disabled Alaskans encountered barriers in recent elections, Justice Department investigation finds

Elections Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
Alaska failed to accommodate people with disabilities who were trying to cast votes in various 2022 and 2023 elections, a violation of federal law, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday.
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Alaska faces consequences as federal education funding equity dispute continues

Education Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon -
State officials offered feds a $300,000 compromise instead of $17 million adjustment.
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Rise in culture wars looms over state elections

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
From the trans youth sports ban to the governor’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislation to a fetal personhood bill, the Alaska Legislature saw a sharp rise conservative culture war issues.
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While Murkowski skips Trump talk, Sullivan falls in line

News Dermot Cole -
While Sen. Dan Sullivan joins the Trump parade, Sen. Lisa Murkowski opts for lunch with friends.
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Tell Alaska’s story with The Alaska Current: Become a contributor

Arts and Culture The Alaska Current -
The Alaska Current is a nonprofit collective of journalists, creatives and content creators dedicated to reflecting the diverse interests and communities of our state.
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Mimosas with kickoff? Anchorage now allows restaurants to start serving alcohol at 8 a.m.

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Prior to the change, restaurants could not start serving alcohol until 10 a.m., and liquor stores opened at noon on Sundays.
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Anchorage Mayor-elect LaFrance announces key hires

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Anchorage Mayor-elect Suzanne LaFrance is shaping her administration.
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