State urges Alaska’s public schools stop suspending students for vaping
Amid rising student behavior problems in Alaska and around the nation, the Alaska Department of Education wants public schools to reconsider issuing traditional suspensions for youth who violate school policy by vaping or using tobacco products. A Dec. 6
Cruise line that services Alaska has COVID outbreak on 100% vaxxed ship in Louisiana
Norwegian Cruise Line, which requires all guests and crew members to prove they have received the experimental COVID shots prior to embarkation, has just reported an outbreak on one of its so-called “fully vaccinated” ships. The international cruise line
Alaska’s DC delegation diverges on bill that that funds Biden’s COVID mandates
Alaska’s congressional delegation diverged when it came to voting on a bill that keeps the federal government funded through Feb. 18. The continuing resolution, which made it through Congress late Dec. 2, drew heated debate in both houses in the lead up to
If U.S. Supremes overturn Roe, prolife Alaskans still have a long way to go
Earlier this month, I was in Washington D.C. to pray for, rally and celebrate with thousands of other pro-lifers across America. We came because the U.S. Supreme Court took up a case from Mississippi (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health) challenging the
‘Awash with cash’ Alaska has money to pay a full Permanent Fund Dividend
In Fiscal Year 2020, the net income of the Alaska Permanent Fund was $1.63 billion while the Percentage of Market Value (POMV) draw was nearly $3 billion, a loss of about $1.3 billion after the draw. That was a shock to me. I’ve always trusted that the body
Masked, unhuggable and socially distant Santa is coming to Alaska’s capital
Santa is coming to town, but it won’t be like old times in Alaska’s capital city. According to a notice from the City of Juneau, a masked St. Nick won’t be accepting any hugs from children, and his fans must stand back at least six feet while exchanging
Court sides with Alaska, 9 other states, in blocking Biden vax mandate for health care workers
A U.S. District Court judge blocked President Joe Biden’s attempt to impose a vax mandate on healthcare workers across ten states, including Alaska. The injunction was hailed as victory for the states that sued to block the coercive measure. Plaintiffs
Website aims to build network for Alaskans facing jab mandates, job loss and medical violations
Mat-Su couple, Heidi and Daniel Watson, just launched a new business aimed at assisting fellow Alaskans faced with job termination, violations of medical freedom and other coercive COVID related policies and mandates. LibertyTreeAK.com went live last week
Rep. Kurka launches campaign for governor with appeal to freedom-loving Alaskans
Earlier today, news broke that State Representative Christopher Kurka was launching a campaign to challenge Gov. Mike Dunleavy in the 2022 governor’s race. The story broke when former Tea-Party sensation Joe Miller took to Facebook to announced
Sen. Hughes to Alaska Medical Board: Don’t undercut doctors who offer early treatment for COVID
Editor’s note: The following letter was penned by Alaska Senate Majority Leader Shelley Hughes and sent to the Alaska State Medical Board in advance of their recent Nov. 20 meeting. Dear Alaska State Medical Board, It has come to my attention that you are
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