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Legislators seek answers on state’s rejected transportation plan

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The statewide transportation improvement plan is a comprehensive plan covering the state’s highways, ferries and other methods of transportation over the next four years. Alaska is alone as the only state to have its plan rejected by the federal government.
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Federal highway officials reject Alaska transportation plan, citing 24 pages of flaws

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Alaska’s summer construction season would be disrupted unless the state can fix the flaws before the end of the month
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Alaska legislators consider food stamp reform amid backlog

State Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska lawmakers may change food stamp rules to reduce backlog and help low-income families save.
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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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Gov. Dunleavy backs Texas’ standoff with federal government, dismisses talk of Civil War

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy voices support for Texas in its border standoff with the federal government, signaling intent to deploy the Alaska National Guard pending legislative funding.
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With looming gas shortages, Alaska legislators question underperforming Cook Inlet fields

Oil & Gas Matt Acuña Buxton -
Enstar officials' warning about nearing gas depletion prompts talks on gas shortages and strategies to boost Cook Inlet production.
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School administrators plea with legislators for increased funding

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
School districts face the possibility of larger classes, fewer teachers and closures due to stagnant education budgets.
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Voter roll bill passes Alaska House with bipartisan support

State Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The legislation would reduce the time required to remove someone from the state’s voter rolls from eight years to six years.
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Amid public worker shortage, Alaska Senate passes long-awaited pension bill

State Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Alaska Senate on Wednesday passed legislation to create a new pension program for public employees, a move that backers say will help address costly worker shortages in state and local government. Senate Bill 88, authored by Senate Majority Leader...
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Alaska Senate leadership calls House GOP’s K12 funding ‘unreasonably low’

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
As the legislative battle over education funding continues to take shape in the state capitol, the bipartisan Senate Majority has made clear the increase proposed by the Republican House Majority is far too low. “I think $300 is unreasonably low,...
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