JUNEAU – Today, the House passed House Bill 69 on a vote of 24-16, marking a significant step forward in addressing school funding needs while incorporating key policy changes to balance fiscal responsibility and educational improvements. The bill includes a permanent $1,000 increase to the Base Student Allocation (BSA), providing much-needed stability for Alaska’s school […]
(Anchorage, AK) – Dan Strigle is the new District Attorney in Kenai. Strigle accepted the position in January. In August 2024, Strigle was appointed to serve as the Kenai Deputy District Attorney, where he gained invaluable leadership experience under the mentorship of former DA Scot Leaders. Leaders accepted a position in Kotzebue. “Scot did a […]
“If you think back at the last economic crashes… the rich were able to buy up assets on the cheap and emerged even wealthier and more powerful than before,” noted one progressive commentator. Are U.S. President Donald Trump, top adviser Elon Musk, and allied oligarchs deliberately trying to tank the economy in order to line their own […]
“Instead of trying to lower the cost of living, he’s doubling down on his plans to give massive tax breaks to billionaires and giant corporations,” said one Trump critic. As the U.S. Department of Labor released its monthly consumer price index report on Wednesday, President Donald Trump’s new tariffs for steel and aluminum imports took effect, highlighting his threat […]