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Dunleavy serves up reheated leftovers for the special session

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy's snap special session this weekend is definitely not just about ensuring his slate of deeply unpopular vetoes.
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In high-stakes U.S. House lawsuit, Alaska Supreme Court split on the definition of ‘fifth’

Courts James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
The decision means Alaskans would almost always be presented with four options in the November general election for statewide races.
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Kleinhenz Brings A Taste of the Ocean to the Bear’s Lair

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
Writer, painter, set designer and Tide Watcher: these are just a few of the things Christine Kleinhenz is known for.
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The Alaska Governor’s Race Power Rankings: Wait, there’s SIX Republicans in it already?

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
The race for Alaska's next governor continues to swell as a varied assortment of conservative Republicans pile into the race.
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With their vote to defund rural radio, Sullivan and Begich show the folly of electing backbench Republicans

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich joined Republicans in defunding NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Sen. Dunbar will return from deployment for the special session that Dunleavy expected him to miss

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Anchorage Democratic Sen. Forrest Dunbar announced on social media today that he will be able to attend the Aug. 2 special session.
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On budget vote, Murkowski says she was ‘hung out to dry’ and stuck between two bad options

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Alaska’s senior U.S. senator said the state fares better under Republicans’ budget plan because of her efforts to soften the fiscal blow.
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Anchorage schools move ahead with layoffs amid GOP’s ‘slow dismantling of public education’

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska’s public schools have been subjected to a roller coaster of uncertainty.
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Trail Blazers: Christina Grande

Arts and Culture Emily Sullivan -
Christina Grande’s first memories of biking stem from her childhood in San Francisco, where her uncle worked as a bike messenger.
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Anchorage Assembly votes to ban homeless camping in some areas over warnings it criminalizes poverty

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Anchorage Assembly voted 7-5 to criminalize homeless camping and building structures near schools, trails and busy roads on Tuesday.
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