JUNEAU – Funding sources for the Alaska Marine Highway and Alaska higher education scholarships are nearly off the table from future political fights. House Bill 322 passed the Legislature Wednesday, which is designed to protect the Alaska Marine Highway and Higher Education Investment funds from the annual Constitutional Budget Reserve sweep. The Constitutional Budget Reserve […]
(Juneau) – The 32nd Session of the Alaska Legislature ended Wednesday with the completion of a wide range of Governor Mike Dunleavy’s legislative and policy priorities that will move Alaska towards a more secure and stable future. “This year’s session was the culmination of a four-year effort to bring a greater degree of accountability to […]
“This is why we keep saying Trump is a clear and present danger to democracy.” Former President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Wednesday to encourage far-right U.S. Senate candidate Mehmet Oz to “declare victory” in Pennsylvania’s Republican primary even though the race between Oz and ex-hedge fund manager David McCormick remains too […]
JUNEAU – Legislation that will help bring affordable, high-speed internet to homes across Alaska just passed a major legislative hurdle. House Bill 363, introduced by Representative Bryce Edgmon, passed the Senate 16-2. The bill will make Alaska eligible for the unprecedented level of federal funds available for broadband investment, while establishing a fund to create parity […]