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‘Our schools have fallen behind.’ Alaska Legislature’s majorities open session with call to fund schools

The Alaska Legislature gaveled on Monday, marking the start of the 34th Legislature that will serve the next two years.

Sullivan, Begich give timid reply to Trump’s unilateral Denali name change

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...

The start of the new Alaska Legislature marks a session of hope in 2025

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.

Independent Ky Holland brings entrepreneurial spirit to Juneau 

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.

Rural Alaska schools face funding shortfall after U.S. House fails to pass bipartisan bill

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.

From free lunches to concealed handguns, legislators pitch school policies ahead of the 2025 session

Alaska’s public education system drew the most attention from lawmakers, with nearly a dozen bills.

Juneau Makerspace is the at-home artist’s dream come true

Walking into the Juneau Makerspace is like entering an at-home hobbyist’s wonderland.

Oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge draws no bids

Gwich’in and environmental opponents celebrate the results, while state officials expect the incoming Trump administration to make it easier to drill in the refuge.

Creative Currents: Becoming ‘a lifetime learner’ with AMW. Arts

Fairbanks artist, illustrator and creative nonfiction writer Addie M. Willsrud is constantly inspired by the natural world.

Biden signs Murkowski-backed boost to Social Security into law

On Sunday, Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act.

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