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

Education Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon -
Care providers say the money is going to salaries to retain teachers and keep centers open
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Division of Elections clears Southwest Alaska legislative candidate after complaint

Elections James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
The Alaska Division of Elections has confirmed the eligibility of nonpartisan candidate Darren Deacon.
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Alaska Supreme Court hears arguments over whether public subsidy of private and religious schools is a ‘fundamental right’

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Governor Dunleavy supports lifting oversight on home-school funding, citing parental rights. Opponents argue it undermines public education.
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Legislators express bipartisan concern over Alaska Permanent Fund’s direction

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