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‘Our schools have fallen behind.’ Alaska Legislature’s majorities open session with call to fund schools

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Alaska Legislature gaveled on Monday, marking the start of the 34th Legislature that will serve the next two years.
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Sullivan, Begich give timid reply to Trump’s unilateral Denali name change

Commentary Dermot Cole -
This story was originally published by Dermot Cole, Reporting From Alaska. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich the Third had a timid response to Donald Trump’s decision to unilaterally change the name of Denali without asking anyone in Alaska. Sullivan...
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Independent Ky Holland brings entrepreneurial spirit to Juneau 

Economy Matt Acuña Buxton -
With his fingerprints on more than 70 start-ups in Alaska, incoming Anchorage Rep. Ky Holland boasts many years of developing and promoting new businesses in the 49th state.
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Rural Alaska schools face funding shortfall after U.S. House fails to pass bipartisan bill

Education Corinne Smith, Alaska Beacon -
Districts face budget shortfalls with the failure of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act funding, aimed at schools located near federal lands.
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From free lunches to concealed handguns, legislators pitch school policies ahead of the 2025 session

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska’s public education system drew the most attention from lawmakers, with nearly a dozen bills.
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Juneau Makerspace is the at-home artist’s dream come true

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
Walking into the Juneau Makerspace is like entering an at-home hobbyist’s wonderland.
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Oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge draws no bids

Economy Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
Gwich’in and environmental opponents celebrate the results, while state officials expect the incoming Trump administration to make it easier to drill in the refuge.
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Creative Currents: Becoming ‘a lifetime learner’ with AMW. Arts

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Fairbanks artist, illustrator and creative nonfiction writer Addie M. Willsrud is constantly inspired by the natural world.
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Biden signs Murkowski-backed boost to Social Security into law

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
On Sunday, Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act.
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AIDEA made its $50 million gasline study pledge before getting legislative approval

Environment Dermot Cole -
The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation can’t find a private company willing to pay $50 million for the final design and engineering work on a proposed gas pipeline unless there is a pledge to get that money back from the state.
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