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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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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’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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