Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congressman Don Young and a bipartisan group of his House colleagues sent a letter to White House COVID-19 Coordinator Jeffrey Zients, calling on the CDC and the Administration to set fair and consistent national COVID-19 policy based on facts and science and to stop unduly punishing communities reliant on a strong cruise economy. […]
“People deserve a better future with strong schools, good jobs and a living wage, not a state people are leaving.” Monday Palmer resident, teacher, and former vice president for both Alaska’s and Anchorage’s education associations announced she’s running for Lt. Governor alongside gubernatorial candidate Les Gara. Alaska-born Cook, who teaches in Eagle River said, “I’m […]
(Anchorage) – Friday, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced three bills, a portion of the People First Initiative, intended to address several public safety issues in Alaska. The three pieces of legislation focus on statutory changes in sex trafficking, victim protection, and sex offenses by putting people first and making Alaska safer. “Safety and prevention are […]
Friday, Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) President Julie Kitka testified before the Alaska State Senate Committee on Education in support of legislation that will authorize the Commissioner of Education and Early Development to establish a demonstration project for the creation of state-tribal compact schools. Working in partnership with the Alaska Department of Education and Early […]