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House GOP’s education bill hits another snag

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The House Majority’s 20 Republican members voted for advancing the omnibus, but every other member of the House — the 16 members of the Minority, the three non-Republicans in the Majority, and the caucus-less far-right Rep. David Eastman — voted against it.
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Controversial group Moms for Liberty organizes in Anchorage

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
As the new Anchorage-based Moms for Liberty chapter takes shape, its inaugural meeting focuses on organizational matters while hinting at future advocacy efforts around parental rights and educational policies.
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Legislators seek answers on state’s rejected transportation plan

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The statewide transportation improvement plan is a comprehensive plan covering the state’s highways, ferries and other methods of transportation over the next four years. Alaska is alone as the only state to have its plan rejected by the federal government.
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New research shows Anchorage voters think city is on wrong track; want compromise on real policy issues

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
Respondents across the political spectrum overwhelmingly prioritized crime and public safety, the local economy, snow plowing and homelessness.
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Federal highway officials reject Alaska transportation plan, citing 24 pages of flaws

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Alaska’s summer construction season would be disrupted unless the state can fix the flaws before the end of the month
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Alaska legislators consider food stamp reform amid backlog

State Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska lawmakers may change food stamp rules to reduce backlog and help low-income families save.
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Vance apologizes for complaining tribal justice hearing excluded white women

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton -
During Monday’s floor session, Rep. Sarah Vance offered an apology of sorts. She called her comments “less than gracious” and said it wasn’t her intention to minimize the issues facing Alaska Native women.
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Green energy advocates say Anchorage electric utility is ‘freezing out’ its efforts to draft a gas-saving price structure

Environment Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
This story is republished from Northern Journal, which depends on subscriber support. Please consider subscribing. A green power advocacy group says Anchorage’s electric utility is thwarting its efforts to propose an energy-saving payment scheme for customers, and it’s asking state regulators to...
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Gov. Dunleavy backs Texas’ standoff with federal government, dismisses talk of Civil War

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy voices support for Texas in its border standoff with the federal government, signaling intent to deploy the Alaska National Guard pending legislative funding.
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With looming gas shortages, Alaska legislators question underperforming Cook Inlet fields

Oil & Gas Matt Acuña Buxton -
Enstar officials' warning about nearing gas depletion prompts talks on gas shortages and strategies to boost Cook Inlet production.
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