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‘Our schools have fallen behind.’ Alaska Legislature’s majorities open session with call to fund schools

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Alaska Legislature gaveled on Monday, marking the start of the 34th Legislature that will serve the next two years.
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The start of the new Alaska Legislature marks a session of hope in 2025

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
Over the past month, I’ve written stories that explore how Alaska’s multipartisan coalitions in both chambers of the state legislature might mesh with Donald Trump’s simultaneous return to the White House.
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Independent Ky Holland brings entrepreneurial spirit to Juneau 

Economy Matt Acuña Buxton -
With his fingerprints on more than 70 start-ups in Alaska, incoming Anchorage Rep. Ky Holland boasts many years of developing and promoting new businesses in the 49th state.
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Rural Alaska schools face funding shortfall after U.S. House fails to pass bipartisan bill

Education Corinne Smith, Alaska Beacon -
Districts face budget shortfalls with the failure of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act funding, aimed at schools located near federal lands.
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From free lunches to concealed handguns, legislators pitch school policies ahead of the 2025 session

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska’s public education system drew the most attention from lawmakers, with nearly a dozen bills.
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AIDEA made its $50 million gasline study pledge before getting legislative approval

Environment Dermot Cole -
The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation can’t find a private company willing to pay $50 million for the final design and engineering work on a proposed gas pipeline unless there is a pledge to get that money back from the state.
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Alaska agencies seized 317 pounds of drugs at Anchorage airport this year, nearly doubling 2023

Federal Government Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
The increased volume of intercepted drugs, including fentanyl, came as Alaska’s fatal overdose numbers continued to climb, a contrast with decreases nationally.
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Scores of Alaskans face another eye-watering spike in their health care costs next year. Does anyone care?

Commentary Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Premiums for Alaska health insurance plans on the federal marketplace have spiked more than 50% over the past three years.
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Alaska’s bipartisan coalitions boost hope for working-class issues like school funding, retirement reform

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska’s open primary and ranked-choice voting system helped deliver bipartisan majorities in both chambers. Members and labor leaders say this will help prioritize investments in working-class issues.
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Dunleavy warns proposals to balance the budget will drive Alaskans away. They are already leaving.  

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced a budget proposal on Thursday that contains a $1.5 billion deficit with no plan to pay for it other than drawing down the state's limited savings.
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