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Gov. Dunleavy trims $225M with budget vetoes but leaves school funding boost intact
Dunleavy trimmed funding for Head Start, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and rural broadband, among other line-item vetoes.
Alaska Supreme Court sides with state, allows correspondence school laws to stand
The court said plaintiffs had failed to show that a 2014 law reforming Alaska's correspondence school system violated the state Constitution.
The Supreme Court says cities can punish people for sleeping in public places
The decision is a win for Western cities that wanted more powers to manage record homelessness. But advocates say it won't solve the larger problem.
4 takeaways from the first presidential debate
President Biden's early stumbles played into his biggest vulnerability, but how much will the first 2024 general election debate make an impact?
Justices grill attorneys as correspondence school case reaches Alaska Supreme Court
The justices are considering an appeal of a decision that ruled two 2014 laws key to the correspondence school system unconstitutional.
Bethel’s acting city manager resigns after assault charge
Bill Arnold will continue to serve as Bethel's director of public works, after he was arrested on a misdemeanor assault charge Sunday.
Federal judge says Alaska tribes may put land into trust, a step toward ‘Indian country’ here
The decision could change the system created by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act more than 50 years ago.
Hilcorp announces plan to buy Eni’s oil fields on Alaska’s North Slope
The deal, which must be cleared by state regulators, would expand Hilcorp’s Alaska operations to the offshore Oooguruk and Nikaitchuq oil fields.
Elections officials investigate eligibility complaint against Southwest Alaska House candidate
Elections officials say they're not certain whether nonpartisan candidate Darren Deacon has been a resident long enough to run for House.
Man dies while being booked at Anchorage jail, matching Alaska’s 2023 inmate toll in 6 months
Police say a vandalism suspect arrested early Wednesday "went into medical distress" at the Anchorage Correctional Complex.
After concussions and candy-cane streetlight costs, North Pole City Council removes mayor
Mayor Michael Welch, a Republican, is the lone challenger to incumbent Rep. Mike Prax, R-North Pole, in this year's state House elections.
Effort to repeal Juneau’s by-mail election ordinance fails to get enough signatures
The group behind the repeal effort fell hundreds of signatures short.
Ahead of withdrawal deadline, some Alaska legislative candidates call it quits
Ahead of the withdrawal deadline, an Anchorage House race is down to two Republicans, and the race to replace Click Bishop lost a candidate.
Why Permanent Fund managers are again sounding the alarm about a key account running low
The Alaska Permanent Fund’s two-account structure means there’s a significant risk that it runs out of spendable cash in the coming years.
After email leak, some Alaska legislators say they’re skeptical of Permanent Fund’s direction
The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee has oversight authority over the Permanent Fund. A performance audit could be in the offing.
Witnesses say petitions to repeal Alaska’s election system were mishandled
The trial opened Monday in a lawsuit seeking to block a ballot measure that would repeal ranked choice voting and restore partisan primaries.
As millions struggle with home prices, housing becomes a top issue for voters
Across the country, including in swing states, people have been priced out of buying homes. Record numbers are finding rent unaffordable.
Relief applications open for Alaska’s 2019 and 2020 crab fisheries disasters
Years after two crab fisheries disasters occurred in the Norton Sound and Bering Sea, millions in relief funds are finally available to affected fishers.
State judge upholds most fines against group seeking repeal of Alaska ranked choice voting
A measure seeking to eliminate ranked choice voting and the state’s open primary is on the November ballot.
Sullivan amendment to defense bill would revive Ambler Road
The Biden administration nixed a proposal to build a road to the Ambler mining district. Sen. Sullivan wants to override that decision.
In his final days as Anchorage mayor, Bronson says he’s focused on a smooth transition
Dave Bronson says he has a number of accomplishments he's proud of as well as a few regrets.
U.S. Supreme Court may consider Alaska’s ‘dark money’ disclosure rules
Under Alaska law, donors are required to disclose the “true source” of large contributions from nonprofits to local candidates.
Alaska faces consequences as federal education funding equity dispute continues
State officials offered the feds a $300,000 compromise instead of $17 million adjustment.
Want to run for president in Alaska? You’ll need a few thousand friends.
Supporters of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have turned in more than 5,900 signatures, hoping to get the independent presidential candidate on this fall’s ballot.
On Juneteenth, Gov. Dunleavy weighs adding a new legal holiday for Alaska
If the governor signs a recently passed bill, Juneteenth would be observed as a state holiday in 2025.
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