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Not our problem, state says about claims of unconstitutional education spending

Senate Bill No. 100, from Gov. Mike Dunleavy, allows educational services to be purchased from private and religious organizations.

City-wide duplex policy seen as a step to address Anchorage’s housing shortage

Making changes to Anchorage’s zoning laws has been an uphill battle. But, it’s one that supporters say is a worthwhile task to address the city’s chronic shortage of housing.

Disabled Alaskans encountered barriers in recent elections, Justice Department investigation finds

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.

Alaska faces consequences as federal education funding equity dispute continues

State officials offered feds a $300,000 compromise instead of $17 million adjustment.

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

If the governor signs a recently passed bill, Juneteenth would be observed as a state holiday in 2025.

New retirees face months of delays in collecting state pensions; state says it is moving to clear backlog

Staff shortages continue to plague Alaska’s government services.

Creative Currents: New perspective with Madelyn Joan Troiano

The artist has her first solo exhibition coming up next month at Akela Space, beginning July 5 and titled “Pink Boardroom.”

Rise in culture wars looms over state elections

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.

While Murkowski skips Trump talk, Sullivan falls in line

While Sen. Dan Sullivan joins the Trump parade, Sen. Lisa Murkowski opts for lunch with friends.

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