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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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On Juneteenth, Gov. Dunleavy weighs adding a new legal holiday for Alaska

News Alaska Beacon -
If the governor signs a recently passed bill, Juneteenth would be observed as a state holiday in 2025.
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New retirees face months of delays in collecting state pensions; state says it is moving to clear backlog

Economy Dermot Cole -
Staff shortages continue to plague Alaska’s government services.
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Creative Currents: New perspective with Madelyn Joan Troiano

Anchorage Sam Davenport -
The artist has her first solo exhibition coming up next month at Akela Space, beginning July 5 and titled “Pink Boardroom.”
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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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Alaska lawmakers rejected Dunleavy’s first pick, a talk show host, for a lucrative fish job. His new pick? An ex-talk show host

News Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Meet Rick Green, the new face of Alaska's fisheries regulation.
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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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Murkowski bucks party, Sullivan sides with Senate GOP to block bill protecting in vitro fertilization

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Despite bipartisan endorsements against "false fearmongering," Senate Republicans block legislation safeguarding access to in vitro fertilization.
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