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Not our problem, state says about claims of unconstitutional education spending

Commentary Dermot Cole -
Senate Bill No. 100, from Gov. Mike Dunleavy, allows educational services to be purchased from private and religious organizations.
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On Juneteenth, Gov. Dunleavy weighs adding a new legal holiday for Alaska

News Alaska Beacon -
If the governor signs a recently passed bill, Juneteenth would be observed as a state holiday in 2025.
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New retirees face months of delays in collecting state pensions; state says it is moving to clear backlog

Economy Dermot Cole -
Staff shortages continue to plague Alaska’s government services.
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Alaska lawmakers rejected Dunleavy’s first pick, a talk show host, for a lucrative fish job. His new pick? An ex-talk show host

News Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Meet Rick Green, the new face of Alaska's fisheries regulation.
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EPA threatens to step in if Alaska does not update its water pollution limit

Environment James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Does the average Alaskan eat more than a cracker’s worth of fish per day? The answer could have big implications.
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Alaska state judge considers fine against backers of ranked choice repeal measure

Elections James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Judge Laura Hartz said at the end of the hearing that she intends to issue a decision by June 21, though it may not be until the following Monday.
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Dunleavy leaves home-school families in limbo with continued push for spending on private and religious schools

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska's home-schooling landscape remains uncertain as regulations stall amid the Dunleavy administration's push for private and religious school funding.
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Dunleavy spends state money promoting new Facebook data mining ‘petition’ campaigns on education

News Dermot Cole -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is spending state money on another data mining expedition on Facebook, claiming he has petitions on parental rights and education reform.
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Several legislative rematches could reshape the Alaska Legislature

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
From razor-thin margins to potential rematches, Alaska gears up for a pivotal election cycle that could reshape the Alaska Legislature.
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Shell abandons North Slope oil leases, raising questions about the industry’s future in Alaska

Environment Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
As the world pivots toward lower-carbon energy sources in response to global warming, experts say some of the state’s hard-to-tap oil prospects are becoming less attractive.
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