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Nothing ‘beautiful’ about it: The bill that hurts Alaska’s families

I’ve driven through snowstorms to perform in beautiful rural Alaska, lip-synced to Donna Summer on plywood stages, and helped support queer community in a state where winter lasts half the year and tolerance can sometimes feel just as cold....

Alaska Legislature urges congressional delegation to oppose Medicaid cuts

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.

OPINION: Claman needs to vote to close the S Corp loophole

This is an open appeal to Senator Matt Claman from his constituents across his district to support Senate Bill 92, which would close a tax loophole that exempts S corporations (including Hilcorp) from state corporate income taxes. Our state...

Alaska education commissioner urged superintendents to lobby legislators for Dunleavy or risk a veto

Some superintendents from districts across the state shared reactions to the commissioner’s veto threat, calling it “surprising,” “concerning” and “disappointing,” and called for state support for Alaska schools.

AIDEA’s enormous cash reserves can do more to help close state deficit

AIDEA has repeatedly boasted that its earnings last year—$65 million—were strong enough that it contributed $20 million to the state general fund.

Uncertainty and anger in Alaska as Trump abruptly fires scores of federal employees

Last week, union steward David Traver warned lawmakers that Trump’s plan to fire federal workers could impact thousands of Alaskans and $88 million in wages.

Begich nears victory in latest vote tally, while open primary repeal remains too close to call

The Alaska Division of Elections tallied a little more than 38,000 votes on Tuesday, bringing Republican congressional candidate Nick Begich a step closer to defeating Democratic U.S. Rep. Marty Peltola.

Breaking down Ballot Measure 2

Voter freedom is once again on the ballot.

Anchorage set to buy more snow-removal equipment after finding unspent money

On Tuesday night, the Anchorage Assembly approved the LaFrance administration’s request to purchase $3.75 million in new snow-removal equipment, aiming to improve the city’s response to heavy snow dumps that have snarled streets in recent years. The purchase — ten...

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