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Alaska legislature approves Juneteenth as an official state holiday

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“You cannot put a price on celebrating freedom."
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Legislature passes expanded food stamp eligibility in a move to ease backlog

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The fight against hunger in Alaska just got a boost with bipartisan support for SNAP reform.
Labor

Effort to restore pensions for teachers, public employees falls short in Legislature

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While the effort has made significant progress this session, it still faces opposition from Republicans who argue worker-friendly retirement plans are outdated.
Education

House GOP passes trans sports ban bill, rejecting proposal to notify parents of gender inspections

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Alaska House Republicans pushed ahead with their bill to ban trans girls from playing on girls teams from elementary school to the college level.
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Alaska Senate contemplates major property tax cut for over-65 homeowners

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The state’s existing $150,000 property tax exemption results in about $100 million of canceled taxes.
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House GOP’s trans sports ban bill runs into fierce opposition

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The legislation, proposed by extreme-right Eagle River Republican Jamie Allard, would single out trans girls and prevent them from playing on girls’ teams.
Education

Legislature rejects long-time public school critic for Board of Education seat

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On Tuesday, legislators soundly rejected the appointment of Bob Griffin to the Board of Education with a 21-39 vote.
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Alaska House committee kills state-owned corporation’s plan to borrow up to $300 million

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The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority did not identify specific projects or a timeline for spending
Economy

Senate committee narrowly approves tax on certain oil companies

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An amendment endorsed by the Senate Resources Committee last week could potentially bring Alaska up to $175 million annually in oil and gas revenue.
Elections

Alaska Senate rolls out omnibus elections bill, including same-day voter registration

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In a sign of the legislative session's dwindling days, the Senate has rolled out an omnibus elections bill that combines pieces from other bills. The...
Education

Home-school ruling put on hold through end of school year

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The judge who struck down key parts of Alaska’s home-school laws has agreed to hold the ruling until June 30 to allow students to...
Education

As legislators mull home-school fixes, Dunleavy threatens a veto

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Despite the Alaska Constitution’s explicit prohibition on public funding going to private and religious schools, the governor has been a firm supporter of the practice.
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