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In higher revenue forecast, legislators see lifelines for schools, energy and snow removal

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
State expects revenue boost, igniting discussions among legislators on budget priorities, including education, snow removal, and infrastructure upkeep.
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Legislature in the dark on the eve of Gov. Dunleavy’s education bill veto deadline

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Legislative leaders work to negotiate with Governor Mike Dunleavy before the deadline for a pivotal education bill, facing uncertainty over his potential veto.
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Mayoral race fact check: Dave Bronson’s inaccurate attack ad

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
Mayor Dave Bronson's campaign ad spins misleading narratives, falsely claiming to solve homelessness while attacking opponent Suzanne LaFrance with inaccuracies.
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Alaska Legislature votes down most of Gov. Dunleavy’s executive orders

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska lawmakers block most of the Governor's ambitious executive orders, wary of centralized power and diminished public input.
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As vote nears, even Republicans are pointing out the problems with Dunleavy’s executive orders

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Lawmakers tackle Gov. Mike Dunleavy's executive orders, igniting discussions on power dynamics and checks and balances.
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Former President Donald Trump wins Alaska Republican poll

Federal Government Alaska Beacon -
The voting in Alaska was effectively between Trump and Haley, though Ramaswamy’s name was on the ballot because he ended his campaign after the deadline to have it removed had passed.
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Little evidence or support for Dunleavy’s $180 million study on teacher bonuses

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Senators weigh the controversial $180 million teacher bonus proposal by Gov. Mike Dunleavy amid minimal evidence and public support, raising questions about its impact and affordability.
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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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