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Ranked choice supporters ask judge for pre-election ruling on repeal group’s misdeeds

News James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
A group pushing to preserve Alaska’s ranked choice voting system seeks expedited court ruling on state regulators’ decision to penalize repeal supporters.
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BSA bill offers hope for struggling schools statewide

Education Yarrow Silvers -
Schools in rural Alaska teeter as BSA bill hangs in the balance: critical funding needed for teacher pay, maintenance and student support.
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New grant could revolutionize home heating and power generation for Northwest Alaska

Economy Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
The 850 heat pumps represent one for “every residence” in the villages of Ambler, Buckland, Deering, Kiana, Kivalina, Kobuk, Noatak, Noorvik, Selawik and Shungnak.
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New salmon study adds to evidence that pink salmon could be crowding out sockeye

Environment Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Big energy news for the Northwest Arctic Borough, while a new study adds to the pile of evidence suggesting that booming, hatchery-boosted pink salmon populations could be harming wild sockeye.
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Creative Currents: Post Marks makes space for artistic education

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Lee Post, freelance illustrator and cartoonist of Post Marks Graphics in Anchorage, on his dual career path of artistry and community service.
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Alaska Senate plans hard look at Dunleavy’s education demands

State Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s threat to veto the Alaska Legislature’s education bill unless he gets a second bill filled with his priorities hasn’t exactly lit a fire under lawmakers. After the drag-out fight to pass the first bill, the...
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Alaska’s budget crunch looms over school funding debate

Economy Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska faces budgetary challenges as legislators grapple with funding priorities, with limited room for new expenses.
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Introducing: Undercurrent, a newsletter from The Alaska Current

News The Alaska Current -
Undercurrent is a roundup of the most important news stories about local and state government and politics across Alaska.
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New polling favors LaFrance in Anchorage mayoral race

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
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. 
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GOP anti-abortion bill redefining life blasted as a cruel waste of time

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton -
HB107 faces fierce opposition as Alaskans unite to protect women's autonomy.
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