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Alaska judge strikes down requirement that only licensed physicians provide abortions

A Superior Court judge agreed with Planned Parenthood that barring clinicians like nurse practitioners from providing services violates equal-protection, privacy rights.

Dunleavy vetoes popular birth control access bill, refuses to explain why

A popular bill to make it easier for Alaskans to access prescription birth control won’t become law after Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed it this week, marking the latest in what backers of the law say are the Republicans’...

A dozen candidates have dropped out of Alaska’s general election

In most cases, the withdrawals represent a concerted effort by conservative Republicans to consolidate support in crucial legislative races against Democrats, independents and moderate Republicans.

Critical food stamp reform becomes law without Dunleavy’s signature

Alaska's new law simplifies SNAP eligibility, helping families avoid benefit loss.

How the primary reshapes Alaska’s general election

Alaska’s primary election is on pace to have one of the lowest turnouts in state history but it still has reshaped November’s general election.

Creative Currents: Molding Morel Pottery

Heidi Morel didn’t realize that moving to Alaska with a last name the same as a popular wild mushroom would be so good for business.

Biden reverses Trump’s effort to end environmental protections for 28 million acres of Alaska

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced today that federal protections against mining, oil and gas development on 28 million acres of federal land in Alaska will stay in place.

Small Cook Inlet producers say they need state government help before drilling for new natural gas

One company, Bluecrest, said it will need more support even after a state agency agreed to forgive some $7 million in loans. Another company, HEX, says it needs the state to agree to a royalty reduction before it will drill a well.

Alaska appeals federal court ruling that was a step toward new ‘Indian country’ here

The state of Alaska is continuing its effort to oppose Alaska Native tribes’ effort to protect traditional lands via federal trust.

State’s treatment of RCV repeal highlights ‘the danger in the discretion’

The rules for state initiatives are muddy to the point that it’s unclear what is and isn’t allowed.

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