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LaFrance declares victory, will be Anchorage’s first elected female mayor

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Suzanne LaFrance’s 5,487-vote lead over Mayor Dave Bronson is larger than the number of outstanding ballots.
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Legislators approve updates for state scholarship program

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Alaska Legislature created the Alaska Performance Scholarship in 2011, a merit-based scholarship for younger Alaskans to pursue higher education.
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Gov. Dunleavy examining energy bills passed by Alaska Legislature

Environment Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
The governor expressed optimism about a bill on carbon storage and other energy provisions but was pondering next steps on royalty relief bills that failed to pass.
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Something woolly is afoot in Alaska

Environment Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
A mammoth investigation.
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Alaska legislature approves Juneteenth as an official state holiday

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
“You cannot put a price on celebrating freedom."
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Sycophant Sullivan claims Trump’s trial is Stalin-like sham

Commentary Dermot Cole -
Sen. Dan Sullivan is now claiming that Trump’s trial is “eerily similar to the show trials Stalin launched against his political opponents.”
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Legislature passes expanded food stamp eligibility in a move to ease backlog

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
The fight against hunger in Alaska just got a boost with bipartisan support for SNAP reform.
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Effort to restore pensions for teachers, public employees falls short in Legislature

Labor Matt Acuña Buxton -
While the effort has made significant progress this session, it still faces opposition from Republicans who argue worker-friendly retirement plans are outdated.
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Suzanne LaFrance dominates early returns

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
As preliminary results roll in, Suzanne LaFrance emerges as the front-runner in Anchorage's mayoral run-off race.
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What to watch for in Anchorage’s mayoral runoff

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Anchorage’s mayoral race once again comes down to a runoff election. Three years after far-right Mayor Dave Bronson won in a runoff election, today he will be facing off against moderate former Anchorage Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance in another. Polls...
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