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Alaska schools say funding is still a problem even after last year’s boost

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Lawmakers and education advocates notched a big win last year when they successfully enacted a permanent increase to funding for schools.
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Cascade Point Ferry Terminal raises concerns among Southeast residents

Environment Rachel Levy -
The public comment period regarding Phase 1 of the Cascade Point Ferry Terminal project closed last month and left many Southeast Alaskans frustrated. 
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Alaska’s ferry system could run out of funding this summer due to ‘federal chaos problem’

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
A shift in state funding could help, but a big gap likely remains unless a key federal grant is issued.
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In new agreement with state, Indigenous landowners soften resistance to Ambler Road

Environment Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Three Alaska Native corporations and the state agency pushing the Ambler Road quietly signed a nonbinding agreement late last year.
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Alaska’s public sector pay isn’t competitive and Gov. Dunleavy is in no hurry to change that

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
If you’ve been wondering when the state is going to finally implement the results of last year’s long-overdue salary study, you’re not alone.
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Sound off: Tell legislators what you think about the governor’s sales tax plan

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
A week after Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced his omnibus fiscal bill, Alaskans will have an opportunity to let lawmakers know what they think of the tax plan.  
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JKT hopes to bring the bipartisan coalition mindset to the governor’s office

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Sitka Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has officially joined the race for governor, making him the third Democrat and 16th candidate to join the race.
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Where We’re Anchored: January

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
I’ve had a hard time describing Anchorage to people who often ask me what life in urban Alaska is like.
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Most new taxes would hit working-class Alaskans harder than the rich, report finds

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
A new report released last week dives into the nuances of different budget-balancing tactics and how they impact jobs and household income.
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The Anchorage Dating Diaries

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
It’s that time of year again. Time for reflection, but mostly a time for the dating wrapped presentation with the girlies. 
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