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Dunleavy threatens to kill education deal if his priorities aren’t included

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Governor Dunleavy plays hardball with the education bill, insisting on his teacher bonus plan and charter school expansion.
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Creative Currents: Under the ‘Midnight Sonne’

Anchorage Sam Davenport -
Jennifer Sonne designs this year's Anchorage Folk Festival poster, drawing inspiration from Alaska's natural beauty and her passion for artistic expression.
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Legislature approves education deal, setting up another showdown with Dunleavy

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska Senate approves education compromise despite Governor Dunleavy's criticism, setting stage for potential veto.
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Alaska AG fails to join eight states in federal suit challenging Kroger acquisition

Commentary Dermot Cole -
The Federal Trade Commission said the nationwide 413-store divestiture plan is a "hodgepodge of unconnected stores, banners, brands, and other assets that Kroger’s antitrust lawyers have cobbled together and falls far short of mitigating the lost competition between Kroger and Albertsons.”
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Can jet-setting ski racers be climate activists? Anchorage athlete leans into ‘imperfect advocacy.’

Anchorage Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Climate change poses an existential threat to cross-country skiing. But it's hard to talk about for some top athletes, who fear being accused of hypocrisy because of their travel-intensive lifestyles.
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Alaska lawmaker’s bid to revive stalled green energy policy defines coal as ‘clean’

Oil & Gas Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Sutton Republican Rep. George Rauscher says he wants to encourage innovation without leaving fossil fuels behind. But one critic is blasting his new bill as a “jumbled mess.”
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Alaska House approves breakthrough agreement to increase school funding

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The deal calls for a $680 increase to the base student allocation, which would make permanent the one-time increase approved by legislators last year. But, the figure falls short of the $1,413 increase requested by educators.
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House Republicans reject all school funding increases on first day of education amendments

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Collapse of omnibus education bill halts baseline school funding increase, leaving focus on boosting internet speeds for remote schools, with amendments pending.
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Creative Currents: Options for all with Alpine Fit 

Anchorage Sam Davenport -
Jennifer Loofbourrow, founder of Alpine Fit in Anchorage, tackles the challenge of sizing disparities in outdoor apparel, with designs for anti-odor and quick-dry garments.
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Writing the next chapter in Anchorage’s MFA narrative

Anchorage Emily Tallman for Arts Anchorage -
Loss of UAA Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program prompts formation of new MFA program at APU.
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