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AKLNG’s ‘razzle dazzle’

The AKLNG special session continues to grind forward.

AI comes to Alaska

Some Alaska officials are pushing to turn the state into a hub for AI data centers.

The shredder stays on

The state had a chance to make Alaska’s election system work better for the people who often face the biggest barriers to voting

Current Cartoons: Pensions for me, not for thee

A bill to restore pensions for Alaska’s public workers cleared the Legislature for the first time in nearly two decades, despite opposition from some lawmakers who have benefited from pensions themselves.

Current Cartoons: Education, deferred

In Anchorage, the answer keeps coming back “no.” Why isn’t entirely clear, especially as voters back progressive candidates.

Current Cartoons: AIDEA’s $700K image problem

In the face of mounting scrutiny, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority is set to spend $700,000 a year on public relations.

Current Cartoons: A bake sale for big oil

The state’s budget reflects a mix of cuts to social programs and continued incentives for oil and gas production, raising questions about whose needs are treated as essential.

Reviewing 2025 in Comics

2025 was a busy year for The Alaska Current’s political cartoonist Holly Todd.

There’s no good time to halt SNAP benefits, but now is particularly bad

More than 66,000 Alaskans are set to lose access to federally backed food aid this weekend.

Cartoon: Government Shutdown

As the nation hurtles toward another possible government shutdown, Republicans who control all three branches of government are screaming bloody murder at the Democrats. While Democrats are trying to use the vote as an opportunity to blunt some of...

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