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Alaska senators have a chance to protect Medicaid and safeguard vital services for Alaska’s youth

Federal Government Opinion, The Alaska Current -
We are counting on our senators to step up.
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Alaska Legislature urges congressional delegation to oppose Medicaid cuts

Federal Government Alaska Beacon -
Resolution highlights the role the joint federal-state program plays in serving children and Alaska Natives, and in undergirding Alaska’s health care system and economy.
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UA regents’ attempt to appease Trump fails to spare students or funding

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Four international students at the University of Alaska Anchorage had their visas revoked without warning or explanation.
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Murkowski, Sullivan unsurprisingly split on whether Trump tariffs are terrible for Alaska

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are once again split on President Donald Trump and the impact of his policies.
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As Sullivan plays nice with Trump, Murkowski says she’s not scared of ‘retribution’ for speaking up

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The split between Sullivan and Murkowski was so noticeable that it featured in a Washington Post story.
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Alaska U.S. Sen. Sullivan suggests openness to Medicaid cutbacks

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Sullivan was forced to confront the reality of what the president’s first two months in office have meant for Alaska.
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Sullivan says he doesn’t need to meet with outraged Alaskans as they pack empty-chair town halls

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Many hundreds of Alaskans turned out in force Thursday night.
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Alaskans turn to empty-chair town halls as Sullivan, Begich duck outrage over Trump

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
While U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has been willing to stand up for Alaska and buck her party at times, the same can’t be said for U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and U.S. Rep. Nick Begich.
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Begich 3 aims to become a Bitcoin player

Federal Government Dermot Cole -
This story was originally published by Dermot Cole, Reporting From Alaska. Rep. Nick Begich 3 is a bit player, but he is trying to boost himself as a Crypto Bro in Congress, claiming he will have a big announcement Tuesday...
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Alaska legislators predict dire effects if Congress cuts Medicaid funding

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
A budget resolution this week puts the U.S. House on track for significant cuts to Medicaid, with big effects in Alaska.
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