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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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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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Mimosas with kickoff? Anchorage now allows restaurants to start serving alcohol at 8 a.m.

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Prior to the change, restaurants could not start serving alcohol until 10 a.m., and liquor stores opened at noon on Sundays.
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Anchorage Mayor-elect LaFrance announces key hires

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Anchorage Mayor-elect Suzanne LaFrance is shaping her administration.
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EPA threatens to step in if Alaska does not update its water pollution limit

Environment James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Does the average Alaskan eat more than a cracker’s worth of fish per day? The answer could have big implications.
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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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