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Rise in culture wars looms over state elections

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
From the trans youth sports ban to the governor’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislation to a fetal personhood bill, the Alaska Legislature saw a sharp rise conservative culture war issues.
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Murkowski bucks party, Sullivan sides with Senate GOP to block bill protecting in vitro fertilization

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Despite bipartisan endorsements against "false fearmongering," Senate Republicans block legislation safeguarding access to in vitro fertilization.
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Anchorage Mayor-elect LaFrance announces key hires

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Anchorage Mayor-elect Suzanne LaFrance is shaping her administration.
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Alaska state judge considers fine against backers of ranked choice repeal measure

Elections James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Judge Laura Hartz said at the end of the hearing that she intends to issue a decision by June 21, though it may not be until the following Monday.
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Alaska’s open primaries and ranked-choice voting set up a new kind of legislative race

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Under reforms approved by voters in 2020, Alaska has abandoned the traditional semi-closed partisan primaries in favor of open primaries that send the top four finishers to the general election regardless of political affiliation.
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Dunleavy spends state money promoting new Facebook data mining ‘petition’ campaigns on education

News Dermot Cole -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is spending state money on another data mining expedition on Facebook, claiming he has petitions on parental rights and education reform.
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The race for Alaska’s Legislature is set

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Of the 50 Alaska Legislature races on this year’s ballot, all but eight will be contested.
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Big shake-ups as legislative candidate filing nears

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
The filing window for the 50 legislative races on this year’s ballot closes at 5 p.m. this Saturday.
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Several legislative rematches could reshape the Alaska Legislature

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
From razor-thin margins to potential rematches, Alaska gears up for a pivotal election cycle that could reshape the Alaska Legislature.
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Eight young Alaskans sue to block proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline

Environment James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
The plaintiffs say the pipeline will contribute to climate change that harms their ability to access fish, wildlife and natural resources.
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