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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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