Rep. Young contradicts CDC in telling Alaskans to vax so they can ditch masks
COVID recommendations from the CDC can change seemingly overnight, which might explain why Rep. Don Young’s new video urging Alaskans to get vaccinated is already out of date. It’s unclear when Young recorded his message, but it was posted on July 29,
BREAKING: 2021 Permanent Fund Profit is $18.6 billion – it’s time to pay Alaskans
The Alaska Permanent Fund just posted today the June 30, 2021, year-end earnings and expenses. Our PF Trust generated total revenues in the last twelve months of $18.8 billion. Expenses were $174 million leaving a profit of $18.6 billion. Transfers in
Alaskans have options this week to weigh in on PFD, state budgets
Alaskans have multiple opportunities, both through official channels and grassroots rallies, to offer opinions on how Alaska should move forward with regard to the Permanent Fund Dividend and future state budgets. On the official front, four upcoming public
It’s past time for Alaskans to fight the sexual manipulation of young minds
Thinking back during childhood, what memories come to mind? Perhaps flashes of bike riding, competing in a favorite sport or playing tag with friends. Growing up in rural Alaska, some of my first memories are of four-wheeler riding with my older brother
Pressure mounts: Alaskans continue rallies in support of PFD payments
The Alaska Legislature is expected to convene for what is likely to be a heated special session, starting Aug. 2. In addition to dealing with state spending limits and looking at new revenue sources, Gov. Mike Dunleavy has made it clear that he wants
Alaskans continue to report severe adverse reactions and deaths after receiving COVID shots
As of last Friday, 1,406 adverse reactions from Alaskans are listed on the CDC’s VAERS reporting website, including 26 Alaskans who have died following the reception of a COIVD vaccine. VAERS is the CDC-run website that tracks problems associated
Teachers union, which includes 13,000 Alaskans, votes to push critical race theory in schools
The battle over whether critical race theory, white privilege and transgender politics should be disseminated to school age children in Alaska and across the nation is likely to intensify in the coming months. Last week, America’s largest teachers’ union
State gathers data on Alaskans’ sexual orientation, vaccine status, tobacco views and more
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has commissioned a survey seeking to find out the sexual orientation, vaccine status and opinions of Alaskans on a host of issues. Conducted this month via text by Alaska Survey Research, the questionnaire
Alaskans turn out in force to honor their fallen on Memorial Day
Hundreds of Alaskans took time to remember, pray for and honor American soldiers and their surviving family members on Memorial Day. Large crowds in Anchorage and the Mat-Su heard from dignitaries and service men and women. There were 21-gun salutes, somber
Upcoming: Alaskans to honor fallen soldiers with Memorial Day ceremonies
On May 31, Alaskans across the state will honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Military. Numerous Memorial Day events will be marked with prayers, cemetery visits, speeches, feasting and community gatherings.
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