As Alaska preps for another shot at ditching Ranked-Choice voting, 19th state bans it
In what might be a positive sign for opponents of Alaska’s ranked-choice voting, Ohio just became the 19th state to prohibit the controversial system in state elections. Legislation to this effect was signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine on March
Armed security training for Alaska churches reflects national trend
Churches across the nation, and in Alaska, are training volunteers to protect their congregations from potential threats, including active shooters. Point Blank Firearms in Wasilla and Insight Training in Anchorage are among numerous companies around the
UPDATE: Chugiak-Eagle River effort to break from Anchorage tackles budget
The next task for the Eaglexit campaign is to clarify exactly what the budget might look like if Eagle River, Chugiak, Birchwood, Eklutna and JBER unified under a new borough that no longer answered to or depended on the larger Anchorage
Alaskans to vote on measure to explicitly ban all non-citizen voting
The initiative seeks to amend Alaska’s voter‑qualification statute (AS 15.05.010) to explicitly state that only individuals who meet the requirements listed in the statute - including being a United States citizen - may vote in any Alaska
Alaska bill targets homeschoolers, undermines parents, centralizes control
SB 277 is a clear shift away from Alaska’s nationally recognized model of educational freedom toward centralized, traditional schooling that limits parental
OPINION: Restoring AK Grand Jury rights requires Governor’s intervention
There is a much simpler and easier way to stop this nonsense. All we need is ONE governor, with the courage and constitutional savvy to halt all this overthrow of the Alaska
Alaska Medical Board to discuss bill that would ban trans surgery on minors
At its upcoming March 19 meeting, the Alaska State Medical Board is set to discuss a proposed bill in the State House that would effectively ban puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and transgender surgeries on anyone under 18, while enacting strict
OPINION: Alaska youth show true grit at Arctic Winter Games’ most grueling event
While some older Alaskans may fear that today’s youth lack toughness, the Arctic Winter Games showed that the athletes representing Alaska are every bit as strong and determined as past
Noncompetitive Iditarod musher finishes before all actual racers
A billionaire Norwegian businessman, who contributed $300,000 to the Iditarod and was allowed to run a team under special rules, has completed the nearly 1,000-mile trail ahead of the actual competitive mushers who are vying for the 2026
Alaska Air Group to Congress: Stop treating TSA workers as political pawns
As Congressional Democrats continue to force 50,000 TSA officers to work without pay due to a refusal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, top airline CEOs are urging lawmakers to stop treating workers as political
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