Jill Biden says faster internet will help solve rural Alaska’s myriad challenges
First Lady Jill Biden swung through Bethel on what looked a lot like a campaign rally for her president husband. Introduced by Bethel resident and current U.S. Congresswoman Mary Peltola, the first Lady gave a brief speech to area residents, in which she
Dunleavy joins GOP governors in asking Biden to ditch plan that threatens girls’ sports
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has joined 24 fellow Republican governors in asking the Biden administration to rescind its proposed rule change to Title IX that would prohibit any policies which “categorically” bar self-identified transgender students from
Dr. Anne Zink is working with global tech giants to massively expand state health powers
Movers and shakers from public health, technology, infrastructure and governmental sectors are gathering in Chicago this month to explore ways to modernize, standardize and expand the power and influence of government health across the U.S. Alaska’s Chief
Court blocks Anchorage-like law in Florida that bans counseling for kids with unwanted same-sex attraction
The City of Tampa recently forked over nearly $1 million in a legal settlement after a U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a city ordinance banning “talk therapy” for minors with unwanted same-sex attraction was unconstitutional. The $950,000
EaglExit Chair: How Federal disability law disincentivizes high student performance
Editor’s note: The following provides updates on the EaglExit project, a multi-year effort which is underway to detach the Eagle River and Chugiak areas away from the Municipality of Anchorage in order to create a separate and independent borough. This
OPINION: Rift in Alaska Legislature signals likelihood of a special session
Midnight Wednesday is quickly approaching, but things are in gridlock. The 120-day legislative session clock is about to expire, and the House and Senate have no agreement on the budget. I know it is frustrating for you to read this, and I’m guessing you
First Lady’s headed to Bethel to tout high-speed internet as key to prosperity
When Alaska’s Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola hosts First Lady Jill Biden in a historic trip to Bethel Alaska, the focus will be on expanding access to high-speed internet as a primary means of addressing the area’s health and educational problems. While
OPINON: The harder schools fight against your values, the worse off your kids will be
Before I discuss schools, let’s cover some “forbidden topics”. I have a good family culture, one worth defending. I want my kids to be supported in choosing that. Further, I want my kids to remain children for a good while. I don’t want
Alaska House passes bill reaffirming the right to use gold or silver as legal tender
The Alaska House has passed House Bill 3, which reaffirms the state’s recognition that gold and silver can be used as legal tender for debt payment. The bill aligns with the U.S. Constitution and supports the use of gold and silver specie as legal
Alaska Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony today at 3 p.m.
The Alaska Department of Public Safety will be hosting the annual statewide Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony today, May 10, in Anchorage. The annual gathering honors the sacrifice of the 69 local, borough, state, and federal peace officers who have died in the
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