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How candidates for the Alaska Legislature are talking about education as Election Day nears
A vote on overriding the governor's veto of an education bill has come up repeatedly in talks with voters, candidates said.
Alaska Bush Caucus assesses its impact ahead of upcoming session
All six members of the caucus took to the stage during this year’s Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage.
State argues court should dismiss climate lawsuit from eight young Alaskans
The lawsuit filed by the nonprofit Our Children’s Trust is the latest effort by young Alaskans to establish a right to a livable climate.
Alaska Capitol may begin screening all visitors in 2025, according to draft security proposal
Alaska's state Capitol is one of a few in the country to remain open to the public without a security screen required.
Moderate Alaska House and Senate candidates lead in fundraising a month out from election
“Moderate to progressive people have figured out fundraising better than their Republican counterparts,” political consultant Jim Lottsfeldt said.
Anchorage legislator submitted resignation to get state job, then reversed course
A possible legal snag has put Rep. Tom McKay’s plans on hold, at least temporarily.
Many Alaska voters say they want parties to work together. What do they mean?
Politicians in Alaska have a long history of working across party lines. How they talk about that cooperation seems to matter.
Alaska legislative panel bans large signs in the state Capitol after education protest
Signs will be limited to 11 inches by 17 inches and can’t be attached to posts or sticks, according to a new visitor policy.
Satellite internet shakes up rural Alaska schools amid rising costs
Education is increasingly reliant on the internet. In rural Alaska, who provides internet service to schools is a million-dollar question.
A three-way race is on to replace five-term House Rep. Dan Ortiz in Ketchikan
In the coastal district — Alaska’s farthest south — the candidates say they want to support education, fishing and energy, but differ on how.
Alaska House race in South Anchorage presents contrasts, despite common party affiliation
Both candidates are Republicans, but they differ in their ideas about bipartisan caucuses, state employee retirement benefits and other issues.
Young people in Juneau gather to protest Dunleavy’s ‘incomprehensible’ contraceptive expansion veto
Dozens gathered on the sidewalk across from the Alaska State Capitol building holding signs saying, “healthcare is a right, not a privilege."
Voters share their top priorities ahead of November | Alaska Insight
Alaska Public Media reporters are engaging with voters across the state to hear about the issues that matter to them.
In Fairbanks, Dibert and LeBon are rematched for state House election
A race in the Golden Heart City may have big consequences and decide who controls the Alaska House of Representatives.
Alaska’s public libraries sound alarm over abrupt loss of state grant funds
It's not clear why the state slashed funds for operating grants to libraries across Alaska by nearly 75%.
Dunleavy vetoes tax breaks for Turo operators, leaving owners to collect rental car taxes themselves
Senate Bill 127 would have lowered taxes on app-based rentals and made it harder for Turo owners to skip out on their tax bills.
Alaska schools to be stocked with anti-overdose kits under new law
Hundreds of overdose-reversal kits are headed to schools as part of a strategy to combat Alaska’s high rate of opioid deaths.
Alaska bill making church and synagogue vandalism a felony is signed into law
Alaskas's new law addresses vandalism attacks on synagogues and other religious sites, which are increasing nationwide.
The future of the Permanent Fund | Talk of Alaska
Amid concerns over its long-term stability, Permanent Fund managers are proposing changes to the fund’s structure they say will protect it for the future.
Alaska’s primary election turnout is on pace to be third-lowest in 50 years
Historical trends indicate the cause may be a boring ballot and a growing voter roll.
Progressive drops out of West Anchorage state House race, leaving Democrat uncontested
Nick Moe had challenged Democrat Carolyn Hall for the House District 16 seat that was left vacant by Jennie Armstrong.
Alaska Supreme Court upholds ranked choice repeal initiative, now bound for November vote
Ballot Measure 2 would end ranked choice voting and the state’s open primary election system.
How ‘the license plate bill to end license plate bills’ finally passed
Lawmakers have long criticized the inconsequential bills. But they also weren’t willing to stop spending time on them -- until this year.
Progressive candidates show unusual strength in Alaska state legislative primaries
But amid near-record-low turnout, experts warn against drawing conclusions before the November general election.
2 rural Alaska precincts fail to open for primary voting after workers don’t respond to state
In addition to the precincts that didn’t open, others opened roughly three hours late, around 10 a.m., officials said.
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