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Trump administration freezes millions in grants to Alaska schools

Education Corinne Smith, Alaska Beacon -
The withheld grants are aimed at instruction improvements, English language learning, and other areas in schools.
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ICE transfers detainees from Alaska prison, but questions remain around due process and conditions

Federal Government Corinne Smith, Alaska Beacon -
Thirty-five men from out of state held at the Anchorage Correctional Complex were transferred back to Washington state, but advocates say their detention raises serious concerns.
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Murkowski wants everyone to know casting the deciding vote for GOP’s megabill was really hard

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
After warning about its harms to Alaskans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski cast a deciding vote for Trump’s tax bill.
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Murkowski can still do the right thing — forfeit the sale of her vote on GOP/Trump tax scam

Commentary Dermot Cole -
GOP leaders tried to buy Murkowski’s vote on the Trump tax bill with special Medicaid perks for Alaska.
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Forest Service plans to repeal rule that has blocked logging, mining in parts of Alaska and the West

Environment James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has limited development in the Tongass National Forest, Earth’s largest temperate rainforest.
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GOP mega-bill stuck in US Senate as disputes grow over hospitals and more

Federal Government The Alaska Current -
This story is republished from News From the States. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans appeared deeply divided Wednesday over how to establish a fund for rural hospitals to offset the budget impacts of Medicaid cuts in the “big, beautiful bill.” The...
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Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan offers full-fledged support for Trump-ordered bombing of Iran

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
In a written statement posted on the social media site X, Sullivan said he commends the president.
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Alaskans pack the streets for No Kings protests

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Similar demonstrations took place in Juneau and Fairbanks as well as more far-flung communities like Seldovia, Emmonak and Gustavus.
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Appeals court upholds approval of Willow project on Alaska’s North Slope

Courts Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
In a split decision, the court says a flaw in the review was too minor to warrant overturning the 2023 approval for the huge oil field already under development.
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Alaskans plan widespread pro-democracy protests, joining national movement

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
The protest events, planned for Saturday, gained new support after President Trump ordered the National Guard into Los Angeles to confront protesters there.
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