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U.S. Rep. Nick Begich told legislators to get on board with the LNG pipeline project. They’ve got questions.

Matt Acuña Buxton - March 13, 2026

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The wrong approach to putting Alaska first

Rich Moniak, Juneau Independent - March 13, 2026

Mayoral race fact check: Dave Bronson’s inaccurate attack ad

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers - March 13, 2024

Mayor Dave Bronson's campaign ad spins misleading narratives, falsely claiming to solve homelessness while attacking opponent Suzanne LaFrance with inaccuracies.

Alaska Legislature votes down most of Gov. Dunleavy’s executive orders

News Matt Acuña Buxton - March 13, 2024

Alaska lawmakers block most of the Governor's ambitious executive orders, wary of centralized power and diminished public input.

As vote nears, even Republicans are pointing out the problems with Dunleavy’s executive orders

News Matt Acuña Buxton - March 11, 2024

Lawmakers tackle Gov. Mike Dunleavy's executive orders, igniting discussions on power dynamics and checks and balances.

Former President Donald Trump wins Alaska Republican poll

Federal Government Alaska Beacon - March 8, 2024

The voting in Alaska was effectively between Trump and Haley, though Ramaswamy’s name was on the ballot because he ended his campaign after the deadline to have it removed had passed.

Little evidence or support for Dunleavy’s $180 million study on teacher bonuses

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - March 7, 2024

Senators weigh the controversial $180 million teacher bonus proposal by Gov. Mike Dunleavy amid minimal evidence and public support, raising questions about its impact and affordability.

Ranked choice supporters ask judge for pre-election ruling on repeal group’s misdeeds

News James Brooks, Alaska Beacon - March 7, 2024

A group pushing to preserve Alaska’s ranked choice voting system seeks expedited court ruling on state regulators’ decision to penalize repeal supporters.

BSA bill offers hope for struggling schools statewide

Education Yarrow Silvers - March 7, 2024

Schools in rural Alaska teeter as BSA bill hangs in the balance: critical funding needed for teacher pay, maintenance and student support.

Alaska Senate plans hard look at Dunleavy’s education demands

State Government Matt Acuña Buxton - March 4, 2024

Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s threat to veto the Alaska Legislature’s education bill unless he gets a second bill filled with his priorities hasn’t exactly lit a fire under lawmakers. After the drag-out fight to pass the first bill, the...

Alaska’s budget crunch looms over school funding debate

Economy Matt Acuña Buxton - March 1, 2024

Alaska faces budgetary challenges as legislators grapple with funding priorities, with limited room for new expenses.

Introducing: Undercurrent, a newsletter from The Alaska Current

News The Alaska Current - March 1, 2024

Undercurrent is a roundup of the most important news stories about local and state government and politics across Alaska.

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