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Murkowski splits from GOP on contraception bill, Sullivan skips vote

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The measure failed to pass the procedural vote threshold of 60 votes at 51-39. Murkowski and Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins supported the bill.
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Alaska state judge considers fine against backers of ranked choice repeal measure

Elections James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Judge Laura Hartz said at the end of the hearing that she intends to issue a decision by June 21, though it may not be until the following Monday.
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Dunleavy leaves home-school families in limbo with continued push for spending on private and religious schools

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska's home-schooling landscape remains uncertain as regulations stall amid the Dunleavy administration's push for private and religious school funding.
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Cloudy With A Chance Of Disaster

Environment Victoria Petersen -
As climate change increases the likelihood of deadly landslides, cities like Juneau are stuck between a rock and a hard place.
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Alaska’s open primaries and ranked-choice voting set up a new kind of legislative race

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Under reforms approved by voters in 2020, Alaska has abandoned the traditional semi-closed partisan primaries in favor of open primaries that send the top four finishers to the general election regardless of political affiliation.
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Dunleavy spends state money promoting new Facebook data mining ‘petition’ campaigns on education

News Dermot Cole -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is spending state money on another data mining expedition on Facebook, claiming he has petitions on parental rights and education reform.
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The race for Alaska’s Legislature is set

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Of the 50 Alaska Legislature races on this year’s ballot, all but eight will be contested.
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Trump conviction doesn’t dampen Alaska Republican congressional candidates’ support

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Ten people have registered so far to run for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Big shake-ups as legislative candidate filing nears

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
The filing window for the 50 legislative races on this year’s ballot closes at 5 p.m. this Saturday.
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Several legislative rematches could reshape the Alaska Legislature

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
From razor-thin margins to potential rematches, Alaska gears up for a pivotal election cycle that could reshape the Alaska Legislature.
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