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AIDEA’s job-creation claims fall flat, veteran Alaska economists conclude

Commentary Dermot Cole -
This story is republished from dermotcole.com with permission. In September 2022, Alaska economists Gregg Erickson and Milt Barker, two of the leading experts on the history of Alaska’s state government, did a financial analysis of the Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority. As I...
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Charter schools serve wealthier families, a detail missing from Dunleavy’s charter school con job

Education Dermot Cole -
In Anchorage, 54% of district students are from "economically disadvantaged" homes, compared to 36% of students in charter schools.
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Education funding fight sees modest progress in House

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska House amendments reflect incremental gains in education funding battle.
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Alaska House is getting underway with the budget: Here’s what’s been added so far

Economy Matt Acuña Buxton -
Legislators grapple with amendments to the state's operating budget, sparking divisions and debates over spending priorities.
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House GOP education bill advances after bait-and-switch hearing

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The bill also calls for a $680 increase to the base student allocation, a figure the governor has threatened to ignore with a line-item veto.
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Legislators try but get few answers on federal school funding problem

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska's education funding hangs in the balance as federal grant status raises concerns. Legislators scramble for solutions amidst appeals and uncertainty.
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Alaska’s zine scene continues to grow

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
"We all have a story to tell." Alaskans are expressing themselves and building community through zines.
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Alaska students stage statewide walkout protesting education veto

Education Yarrow Silvers -
The walkouts were 40 minutes long to represent the 40 votes needed by the Legislature to override the governor's veto of SB 140.
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Palmeira founders open Dripping Zebra Coffee

Anchorage Kaitlin Armstrong -
Dripping Zebra’s menu is inspired by regional Mexican dishes that aren’t readily available in Anchorage, including café de olla and dulce de leche-filled croissants.
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Food waste prevention is possible in every Alaskan community

Environment Claire Estelle Lubke -
The Food Waste Prevention Week event aims to educate and inspire action, showcasing initiatives from individual behavior changes to statewide programs.
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