This Day in Alaskan History-April 21st, 1913
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this month about presidential immunity and whether former President Donald Trump can be tried on charges that he conspired to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The high court’s decision will determine how some of the presumptive GOP nominee’s legal cases advance in an election […]
Julie Kitka will be transitioning out of the President role at the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) later this year. The AFN board is thankful for her 33 years as President and for announcing her departure in advance to allow for transition time. The board is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and has officially launched the search for AFN’s […]
JUNEAU – Thursday, Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed Senate Bill 140, the legislature’s omnibus education compromise. Senate Bill 140 was the largest increase in school funding in state history, with a $680 increase to the Base Student Allocation. Senate Bill 140 significantly improved internet connectivity in rural Alaska, provided $10 million in additional funding for the […]