SEN. HUGHES: Alaska doesn’t need more taxes, PFD cuts or savings withdrawal to rectify budget
What about the budget the legislature is working on now for FY2026 that begins July 1? The spring forecast is $70 million less than the fall forecast. With the unsustainably high base student allocation (BSA) increase of $1000 in the House Majority’s bill,
OPINION: Spending bill would let Alaska schools reap what they did not sow
These are bad faith negotiators. At a time when Alaska finds itself starving on many levels, the education system has decided to strike while the iron is hot and take a giant bite out of the apple while the rest of us sit around and watch it being eaten. How
Understanding Alaska’s budget (part 2) – How we spend money
The Democrats and their RINO allies in ruling caucuses in both houses of our legislature aren’t looking to become fiscally solvent. They will continue to spend money we don’t have and run budget deficits until someone puts a stop to it. That person should
OPINION: Alaska prosperity requires leaner govt., tech-savvy investment, deregulation
Alaska must recognize the regulatory and investment needs in industries tied to emerging technologies, including technology convergence, digital infrastructure, and precision medicine. The state should work proactively with the Trump administration to
BOB BIRD: Kenai Conservatives should back Ben Carpenter for Alaska Senate
Voters in the conservative Kenai Peninsula have a clear choice for the state senate, and it is Ben Carpenter, currently a two-term representative. Voters in this district know me well, and they also know the role I played in giving a radio platform to the
Debate shows Rep. Vance is the conservative choice for House District 6
Based on this fact and her knowledgeable answers to the questions in the debate, I am calling this debate a win for Sarah Vance, which should reflect well on her chances on the November 5th election
North Slope Borough sues Biden admin over environmental rule that threatens Native culture
North Slope Borough sues Biden admin over environmental rule that threatens Native
Q&A: U.S. House candidate Nick Begich on abortion, Murkowski, Trump, guns, parent rights, border crisis and more
Q&A: U.S. House candidate Nick Begich on abortion, Murkowski, Trump, guns, parent rights, border crisis and
Gov. Dunleavy tells Legislature that Alaska is in dire need of more people
Barring more human beings - through increased births and more newly arrived residents - Alaska’s state slogan, “North to the Future,” will never be fulfilled. This was a key part of Gov. Dunleavy’s State of the State speech to the Alaska Legislature
Open letter to Gov. Dunleavy and pro-life Alaska legislators
Open letter to Gov. Dunleavy and pro-life Alaska
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