Citizen led committee set to restore accountability in Mat-Su school libraries
The concerted effort to address book controversies in Mat-Su school libraries took a leap forward on Aug. 2 with the school board approving members to serve on a citizens’ library advisory committee. The board also voted to enact a new library policy
Mat-Su School Board to choose citizens for new library committee
In an effort to address widespread controversy over sexually charged books in school libraries, the Mat-Su School Board is set to vote on seven people who have been nominated to serve on the newly formed Library Citizens Advisory Committee. The school board
Former Anchorage superintendent approved as next state education commissioner
Gov. Mike Dunleavy approved the appointment of Dr. Deena Bishop as Alaska next commissioner of education. Bishop, who served as superintendent of the Anchorage School District from 2016 to 2022, received unanimous approval from members of the Alaska State
WEBINAR: Anchorage families have options after school district restricts use of correspondence funds
Many concerned Anchorage families are wondering what they can do after the Anchorage School District decided to severely restrict how residents utilize correspondence allotment funds for the upcoming academic year. In particular, school-choice advocates are
Anchorage School District restricts use of homeschool funds for private education
In a move that could inspire many more homeschooling families to drop out of the already rapidly shrinking Anchorage School District, school officials have decided to clamp down on families that utilize homeschool allotment funds to send their children to
Mayor Bronson issues grants to boost faith-based, pro-life and other nonprofits
Mayor Dave Bronson recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Mayor’s Community Grants. A total of $500,000 dollars was awarded to over 40 local non-profits. The longstanding tradition provides an extra financial boost to outstanding nonprofits that work
OPINION: The Green Lobby is evil and motivated
Super Bowl television advertisements have become part of American culture. The number one ad in 2010 was for an Audi diesel-electric hybrid. You can watch it, and the “extended footage” versions, on You Tube. Entitled “The Green Police,” it featured
Poll ranks Dunleavy as 7th most popular U.S. governor
A newly released poll by Morning Consultant places Gov. Mike Dunleavy as the seventh most popular governor in America. Conducted April 1 to June 30, the poll asked 380 registered Alaska voters what they thought of Dunleavy. A total of 62% said they approved
Mat-Su bans sex offenders from living near childcare centers, schools, parks
In an effort to protect children from sex crimes, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved a new ordinance that prohibits sex offenders from taking up permanent residence within 1,000 feet of any school, daycare facility or public park. Approved at the
Mat-Su Assembly urges Arctic Winter Games to protect girl’s sports in 2024 events
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on July 18 in support of protecting female Arctic Winter Games athletes from biological male competitors who claim they are female. The Mat-Su is hosting the upcoming Games in March of next year,
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