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.”

Ethics panel dismisses one of two complaints against Rep. Eastman

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton - February 23, 2024

Alaska House Ethics Subcommittee dismisses a complaint against Rep. David Eastman for allegedly using state resources to support "Freedom Convoy."

Alaska House approves breakthrough agreement to increase school funding

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - February 23, 2024

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.

Alaska AG signs every GOP dog-whistle chain letter

Commentary Dermot Cole - February 22, 2024

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.

Dunleavy proposes crackdown on unpermitted public protests

Politics Alaska Beacon - February 22, 2024

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

House Republicans reject all school funding increases on first day of education amendments

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - February 22, 2024

Collapse of omnibus education bill halts baseline school funding increase, leaving focus on boosting internet speeds for remote schools, with amendments pending.

House GOP’s education bill hits another snag

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - February 20, 2024

The House Majority’s 20 Republican members voted for advancing the omnibus, but every other member of the House — the 16 members of the Minority, the three non-Republicans in the Majority, and the caucus-less far-right Rep. David Eastman — voted against it.

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