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New polling favors LaFrance in Anchorage mayoral race

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
New polling ahead of the April 2 Anchorage mayoral race shows incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson continues to be deeply unpopular with Anchorage voters, and Suzanne LaFrance is in the best position to beat him. 
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GOP anti-abortion bill redefining life blasted as a cruel waste of time

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton -
HB107 faces fierce opposition as Alaskans unite to protect women's autonomy.
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Lawmakers across the political spectrum should help more Alaskans vote

Commentary Opinion, The Alaska Current -
A host of laws to make voting easier would benefit Independent, Republican, and Democratic constituents.
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Alaska GOP bill redefining ‘life’ could lead to murder charges for abortions

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska GOP's House Bill 107 sparks controversy by redefining 'life' and 'person,' prompting fears of criminalizing abortion providers.
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Ethics panel dismisses one of two complaints against Rep. Eastman

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska House Ethics Subcommittee dismisses a complaint against Rep. David Eastman for allegedly using state resources to support "Freedom Convoy."
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Alaska AG signs every GOP dog-whistle chain letter

Commentary Dermot Cole -
Alaska Attorney General Tregarrick Taylor used state resources to add Alaska’s name to a Supreme Court amicus brief supporting Trump’s bid to delay a federal court case against him.
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Dunleavy proposes crackdown on unpermitted public protests

Politics Alaska Beacon -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said his proposal to criminalize unpermitted street protests is aimed at increasing public safety. But, civil rights advocates say the potential infringement of Alaskans’ First Amendment rights is concerning
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Controversial group Moms for Liberty organizes in Anchorage

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
As the new Anchorage-based Moms for Liberty chapter takes shape, its inaugural meeting focuses on organizational matters while hinting at future advocacy efforts around parental rights and educational policies.
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New research shows Anchorage voters think city is on wrong track; want compromise on real policy issues

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
Respondents across the political spectrum overwhelmingly prioritized crime and public safety, the local economy, snow plowing and homelessness.
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Vance apologizes for complaining tribal justice hearing excluded white women

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton -
During Monday’s floor session, Rep. Sarah Vance offered an apology of sorts. She called her comments “less than gracious” and said it wasn’t her intention to minimize the issues facing Alaska Native women.
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