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School funding bill heads toward final vote just as everything’s falling apart

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The school funding bill, House Bill 69, advanced from the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday afternoon.
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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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Alaska legislators rebuke Board of Regents for bootlicking anti-DEI censorship

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton -
The University of Alaska Board of Regents' surprise decision to preemptively erase mentions of diversity, equity, inclusion, and, in some cases, Alaska Native people from its communications at its February meeting isn't sitting particularly well with legislators. At a confirmation...
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Anchorage voters reject extreme-right candidates in Tuesday’s election

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Progressive-leaning incumbents on the Anchorage Assembly and School Board handily defeated far-right challengers.
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School officials warn legislators of the cost of uncertainty as funding debate continues

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
School districts around the state are beginning a grim annual tradition of notifying hundreds of teachers that their jobs could be cut.
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Legislators should demand to see the AIDEA economic analysis today

News Dermot Cole -
Legislators should demand to see what AIDEA received for the $250,000 contract.
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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 legislators look to savings account for deficit fix

Economy James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Members of the Alaska Legislature said this week that they’re likely to use the state’s Constitutional Budget Reserve to fix a roughly $173 million budget deficit for the 12 months that end June 30.
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Anchorage Municipal Election: Deadlines, ballot measures and voting info

Anchorage The Alaska Current -
Anchorage voters will have the chance to weigh in on key local races and ballot measures in the upcoming April 1st municipal election. How to cast your vote Ballot packages will be mailed to the mailing addresses on record with...
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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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