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Alaska’s budget crunch looms over school funding debate

Alaska faces budgetary challenges as legislators grapple with funding priorities, with limited room for new expenses.

Introducing: Undercurrent, a newsletter from The Alaska Current

Undercurrent is a roundup of the most important news stories about local and state government and politics across Alaska.

New polling favors LaFrance in Anchorage mayoral race

New polling ahead of the April 2 Anchorage mayoral race shows incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson continues to be deeply unpopular with Anchorage voters, and Suzanne LaFrance is in the best position to beat him. 

GOP anti-abortion bill redefining life blasted as a cruel waste of time

HB107 faces fierce opposition as Alaskans unite to protect women's autonomy.

What’s Up Alaska?!: Musical Military Wife Life in Alaska feat. Shaylyn Goard

The views expressed on this podcast belong to its content creators and guests and do not reflect the views of The Alaska Current, its affiliates or contributors. Shaylyn Goard, a seasoned artist based in Anchorage, wears many hats. Her portfolio...

Dunleavy threatens to kill education deal if his priorities aren’t included

Governor Dunleavy plays hardball with the education bill, insisting on his teacher bonus plan and charter school expansion.

Creative Currents: Under the ‘Midnight Sonne’

Jennifer Sonne designs this year's Anchorage Folk Festival poster, drawing inspiration from Alaska's natural beauty and her passion for artistic expression.

Legislature approves education deal, setting up another showdown with Dunleavy

Alaska Senate approves education compromise despite Governor Dunleavy's criticism, setting stage for potential veto.

Alaska AG fails to join eight states in federal suit challenging Kroger acquisition

The Federal Trade Commission said the nationwide 413-store divestiture plan is a "hodgepodge of unconnected stores, banners, brands, and other assets that Kroger’s antitrust lawyers have cobbled together and falls far short of mitigating the lost competition between Kroger and Albertsons.”

Can jet-setting ski racers be climate activists? Anchorage athlete leans into ‘imperfect advocacy.’

Climate change poses an existential threat to cross-country skiing. But it's hard to talk about for some top athletes, who fear being accused of hypocrisy because of their travel-intensive lifestyles.

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