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Legislature set to hear resolutions opposing Trump’s Denali name change

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
A pair of resolutions registering the Alaska Legislature’s opposition to President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming Denali is set to be heard on Monday.
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Dunleavy’s election reform bill would restrict early and mail-in voting

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
The roughly two-week timeline for determining the outcome of razor-thin races is nothing new in Alaska elections, but several close, high-profile races in recent years are pushing politicians in Juneau toward significant election reform during this legislative session. 
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Murkowski will vote against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Secretary of Defense

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska's U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski will vote against Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the country's armed forces. The moderate Republican made the comments in a lengthy statement Thursday morning, outlining her opposition to Hegseth's confirmation as Secretary...
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Current Cravings: Exploring Anchorage’s Pad Thai Palette

Anchorage Jenny Weis -
Setting out to compare six local pad Thai preparations available in Anchorage, the Thai cuisine knowledge I went in with was nothing more than my personal preferences.
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Sullivan in hiding on Trump’s blanket pardon of Jan. 6 criminals

Federal Government Dermot Cole -
Sen. Murkowski: “I do fear the message that is sent to these great men and women that stood by us.”
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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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The start of the new Alaska Legislature marks a session of hope in 2025

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
Over the past month, I’ve written stories that explore how Alaska’s multipartisan coalitions in both chambers of the state legislature might mesh with Donald Trump’s simultaneous return to the White House.
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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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