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Friction affects Alaska’s influential Bush Caucus

News James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Three non-Republican House majority members frequently diverge from the state’s farthest-north Republican, who was appointed by Gov. Dunleavy
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Federal school funding at risk after Dunleavy administration fumble

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The U.S. Department of Education is labeling Alaska as a “high-risk grantee.”
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Juneau’s Buddy Tabor’s folk music hits global streaming platforms

Arts and Culture Katie Bausler -
Beloved Juneau singer-songwriter Buddy Tabor's music will hit streaming platforms next month, championed by devoted friends aiming to preserve his legacy and inspire new listeners.
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House flirts with overspending Permanent Fund to pay bigger PFD

Economy Matt Acuña Buxton -
The House Finance Committee considers breaking a budget rule to pay out a full dividend by overdrawing the Alaska Permanent Fund, sparking debate over fiscal responsibility.
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The Dunleavy administration still has few answers on education priorities

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The House Education Committee holds first hearing on the alternative to bipartisan education bill, raising questions about charter schools and reading funding.
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House Republicans pull the plug on hearing about prison deaths, citing ACLU involvement

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
House Republicans forced the cancellation of a hearing on deaths in Alaska prisons, where the grandfather of a man who died while in state custody was set to testify.
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With handwritten amendment, Alaska House votes to raise state’s age of consent

News James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
The decision won’t be final until at least Monday, when the House is scheduled to vote on the underlying bill.
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Following education veto, lawmakers scramble to salvage time-critical school internet bill

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Legislators rush to pass House Bill 193 to secure federal funds for school internet upgrades, facing looming federal deadlines and uncertainty in education funding.
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Your guide to voting in the upcoming Anchorage election

Anchorage The Alaska Current -
Voting centers will open next week around the city — mark your calendar and make a plan to ensure your voice is heard!
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Alaska House approves 12-month birth control coverage bill, with bipartisan support

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska's House votes in favor of requiring insurance coverage for 12-month birth control prescriptions.
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