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Critical food stamp reform becomes law without Dunleavy’s signature

Alaska's new law simplifies SNAP eligibility, helping families avoid benefit loss.

2 rural Alaska precincts fail to open for primary voting after workers don’t respond to state

Voting stations in Wales and Kaktovik never opened for the primary on Tuesday, according to the Alaska Division of Elections director.  “Despite trying multiple ways to contact the poll workers, the individuals we had hired for those communities were unresponsive...

Closed voting centers are just the latest barrier for voters in rural Alaska

Voters in rural Alaska have faced longstanding issues around voting, including higher rates of by-mail absentee ballot rejections.

Dunleavy reappoints Permanent Fund Corp. board chair Schutt after weeks of uncertainty

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has reappointed Ethan Schutt to a public seat on the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp.’s board of directors, a little over two weeks after Schutt’s prior term expired.

Long-term boost to Alaska’s Head Start early childhood program trimmed by veto

Care providers say the money is going to salaries to retain teachers and keep centers open

Division of Elections clears Southwest Alaska legislative candidate after complaint

The Alaska Division of Elections has confirmed the eligibility of nonpartisan candidate Darren Deacon.

Alaska Supreme Court hears arguments over whether public subsidy of private and religious schools is a ‘fundamental right’

Governor Dunleavy supports lifting oversight on home-school funding, citing parental rights. Opponents argue it undermines public education.

Legislators express bipartisan concern over Alaska Permanent Fund’s direction

Ethical concerns and financial risks shadow Alaska Permanent Fund’s stability, sparking calls for oversight amidst $600M shortfall prediction.

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

Senate Bill No. 100, from Gov. Mike Dunleavy, allows educational services to be purchased from private and religious organizations.

On Juneteenth, Gov. Dunleavy weighs adding a new legal holiday for Alaska

If the governor signs a recently passed bill, Juneteenth would be observed as a state holiday in 2025.

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